operation manual

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About these operating instructions
1 ABOUT THESE OPERATING
INSTRUCTIONS
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The German version is the original operating
instructions. All additional language versions
are translations of the original operating in-
structions.
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It is essential to carefully read through these
operating instructions before start-up. This is
essential for safe working and trouble-free
handling.
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Always safeguard these operating instruc-
tions so that they can be consulted if you
need any information about the appliance.
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Only pass on the appliance to other persons
together with these operating instructions.
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Comply with the safety and warning informa-
tion in these operating instructions.
1.1 Legends and signal words
DANGER!
Denotes an imminently
dangerous situation which
will result in fatal or serious
injury if not avoided.
WARNING!
Denotes a potentially dan-
gerous situation which can
result in fatal or serious in-
jury if not avoided.
CAUTION!
Denotes a potentially dan-
gerous situation which can
result in minor or moderate
injury if not avoided.
IMPORTANT!
Denotes a situation which
can result in material dam-
age if not avoided.
NOTE
Special instructions for ease of under-
standing and handling.
2 PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
These operating instructions describe a hand-op-
erated electric chain saw that is operated with a
rechargeable battery.
2.1 Designated use
The chain saw is exclusively designed for domes-
tic, DIY and gardening applications. In this sector,
the chain saw can be used for light wood sawing
work, e.g. for:
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Cutting up timber
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Pruning hedgerows
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Sawing firewood
Because of the electrical drive, the rechargeable
battery-chain saw can be used not only on open
ground but also in closed rooms for sawing wood.
Any application not in accordance with the appli-
cation described here shall be regarded as mis-
use.
The chain saw must not be used in the commer-
cial sector.
CAUTION!
Danger of injury due to
non-designated use!
If wood or other substanc-
es embedded with foreign
bodies are sawn with the
chain saw, injury can re-
sult.
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Only use the chain saw
for light wood sawing
work.
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Before sawing wood,
check for foreign bod-
ies, e.g. nails, screws,
fittings.