sure that it has the right ampere rating for your power
tool and it is in safe electrical condition.
WARNING: Always switch off and unplug the
tenance.
power tool is guided more securely with both hands.
Always keep the cable away from the working area of
the power tool. Keep cable or extension cable away
not touch the damaged cable and pull the mains plug
when the cable is damaged while operating. Dam
aged cables increase the risk of electric shock.
Check regularly the cable and the extension cable.
In case of damage disconnect immediately the cable
from the mains. If the replacement of the cable is nec
one is below when using the tool in high locations.
Keep work area clean.
The tool must be used only for its prescribed purpose.
Any use other than those mentioned in this manual
will be considered a case of misuse. The user and not
the manufacturer shall be liable for any damage or in
jury resulting from such cases of misuse.
ing instructions found in this manual. All persons who
with this manual and must be informed about its po
tential hazards.
Children and frail people must not use this power tool.
in the area in which the tool is being used. It is also
regulations in force in your area. The same applies for
general rules of occupational health and safety.
The manufacturer shall not be liable for any changes
made to the tool nor for any damage resulting from
such changes.
Do not operate the machine if the chain is damaged
Switch off and unplug the machine and prior to: trans
Place the sheath on the guide bar when transporting
the chain saw or during storage.
Do not operate the machine in the presence of flam
mable gases or liquids.
Carry the chain saw by the front handle with the guide
bar pointing forward.
In case the chain and/or guide bar jams: stop the ma
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force.
practical instruction in the use of the chain saw and
tor and that the initial practice should be cutting logs
on a saw horse or cradle.
Power tools must not be used outdoors in rainy weath
ity with easily flammable liquids and gases. The work
ing place should be well lit.
IMPORTANT SAFETY
Meaning of symbols on the warning labels placed on the
Fig. 1
WARNING! Used to warn that an unsafe procedure
should not be performed.
1. Beware of kickback!
RECOMMENDED
Fig. 2
WARNING: Kickback can lead to dangerous loss of con
trol of the chain saw and result in serious or fatal injury to
the operator or bystanders. Always be alert. Rotational
kickback and pinch kickback are the major chain saw
operational dangers and the leading cause for most ac
cidents.
Rotational kickback
(Fig. 2a)
B. Kickback reaction
zone
Kickback may occur when the nose or tip of the guide
pinches the chain in the cut.
the operator.
Pinching the saw chain along the bottom of the guide
bar may pull the saw forward away from the operator.
Pinching the saw chain along the top of the guide bar
may push the guide bar rapidly back toward the opera
tor.
Any of these reactions may cause you to lose control of
Know your product
the operating features and safety requirements.
Use the tool and accessories only for the applications
intended. All other applications are expressly ruled out.
TV 1835 • TV 2040 • TV 2245
Push (pinch) and pull
kickback (Fig. 2b)
B. Solid object
C. Push