909 20VCSG Instruction Manual - page 6
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Never cut into the ground.
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Never cut into wire fences.
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Never cut into saplings.
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Never cut into prepared wood.
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Use the chainsaw to cut wood only.
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Use the bar cover when moving the electric chainsaw
away from the working site.
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During transport the battery must be removed to avoid
accidental start-up.
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Make sure the battery pack is disconnected when
checking, tightening, changing or cleaning the chain.
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Always disconnect the battery pack when not in use, to
avoid damage to third persons.
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Do not expose the electric chainsaw to rain or windy
conditions or in poor light.
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Find a suitable position before beginning work.
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When working on slopes, the saw operator must stand
beside or above the wood to cut, i.e. felled trees.
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Use the electric chainsaw holding it firmly with both
hands.
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Make a wedge-shaped cut before felling the tree, then
the felling cut leaving a hinge for the felling direction.
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Beware of any falling branches after felling operations.
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Beware of wood splinters when cutting chopped wood.
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Ensure your chainsaw is suitable for the job.
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Never work above shoulder level or reach out to cut a
branch: ensure you have stable footing at all times.
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It is advisable to provide a support for the electric
chainsaw when cutting branches. Do not cut using the
bar point and beware of branches under tension.
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Children under 18 must not use electric chainsaws.
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The machine must not be used in an explosive
environment.
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Keep other people away from the electric chainsaw when
in use.
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Check the following conditions before beginning work:
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There should be no people in the felling area.
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Make sure there is a second person within calling
distance.
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The working area should be free from obstacles.
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Wear suitable clothes which do not hinder movement.
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Use specific protections during operations involving head,
hands, feet, eyes and ears.
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It is recommended the use of a helmet with a visor during
felling, branch cutting and chopping operations.
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Wear gloves with an external protection when using the
electric chainsaw.
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Use ear protection to prevent hearing injuries.
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Wear safety boots when using the electric chainsaw.
Wear goggles
Wear ear defenders
Wear a breathing mask
Additional safety rules for the charger
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Your 909 tool with Lithium-Ion batteries may only be
charged with the specific designed 909 Lithium-Ion
battery charger purchased with the tool.
IT IS
DANGEROUS TO USE ANY OTHER BATTERY
CHARGER TO CHARGE YOUR TOOL.
Do not attempt
to charge the battery pack with any other charger than
the one supplied.
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If there is a problem with the battery or the tool, take
it to your nearest Authorised Service centre or phone
and speak with an experienced 909 Customer Service
Representative for assistance in rectifying your problem.
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Before using the charger, read all the instructions, labels
and cautionary markings on the charger and battery pack
as well as the instructions on using the battery pack.
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Do not use the charger if it has been subjected to a
heavy knock, dropped or otherwise damaged in any way.
Take the charger to an authorised service centre for a
check or repair.
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