Hitachi Chainsaw CS 33EB User Manual

WARNINGS AND SAFETY

INSTRUCTIONS

Operator safety
○ Always wear a safety face shield or goggles.

○ Always use the gloves to reduce the eﬀ ects of

vibration.

○ Gloves should be used when sharpening chain.

○ Always wear safety protective equipment such as

jacket, trousers, gloves, helmet, boots with steel

toe-caps and non-slip soles whenever you use a

chain saw. For working in trees the safety boots

must be suitable for climbing techniques. Do not

wear loose clothing, jewelry, short pants, sandals

or go barefoot.

Secure hair so it is above shoulder length.

○ Do not operate this tool when you are tired,

ill or under the infl uence of alcohol, drugs or

medication.

○ Never let a child or inexperienced person operate

the machine.

○ Wear hearing protection. Pay attention to your

surroundings.

Be aware of any bystanders who may be

signaling a problem.

Remove safety equipment immediately upon

shutting oﬀ engine.

○ Wear head protection.

○ Never start or run the engine inside a closed

room or building.

Breathing exhaust fumes can kill.

○ For respiratory protection, wear a protection

mask while emitting the chain oil mist and dust

from sawdust.

○ Keep handles free of oil and fuel.

○ Keep hands away from cutting equipment.

○ Do not grab or hold the unit by the cutting

equipment.

○ When the unit turned oﬀ , make sure the cutting

attachment has stopped before the unit is set

down.

○ When operation is prolonged, take a break from

time to time so that you may avoid possible

Hand-Arm Vibration Syndrome (HAVS) which is

caused by vibration.

○ The operator must obey the local regulations of

cutting area.

WARNING

● Antivibration systems do not guarantee that

you will not sustain Hand-Arm Vibration

Syndrome or carpal tunnel syndrome.

Therefore, continual end regular users

should monitor closely the condition of

their hands and fi ngers. If any of the above

symptoms appear, seek medical advice

immediately.

● Long or continuous exposure to high

noise levels may cause permanent hearing

impairment. Always wear approved hearing

protection when operating a unit/machine.

● If you are using any medical electric/

electronic devices such as a pacemaker,

consult your physician as well as the device

manufacturer prior to operating any power

equipment.

Unit/machine safety

○ Inspect the entire unit/machine before each use.

Replace damaged parts. Check for fuel leaks and

make sure all fasteners are in place and securely

tightened.

○ Replace parts that are cracked, chipped or

damaged in any way before using the unit/

machine.

○ Make sure the side case is properly attached.

○ Keep others away when making carburetor

adjustments.

○ Use only accessories as recommended for this

unit/machine by the manufacturer.

○ Never let the chain strike any obstacle. If the

chain makes contact, the machine should be

stopped and checked carefully.

○ Make sure the automatic oiler is working. Keep

the oil tank fi lled with clean oil. Never let chain

run dry on the bar.

○ All chain saw service, other than the items listed

in the operatorʼs/ ownerʼs manual, should be

performed by competent chain-saw service

personnel. (For example, if improper tools are

used to remove the fl ywheel or if an improper tool

is used to hold the fl ywheel in order to remove the

clutch, structural damage to the fl ywheel could

occur and could subsequently cause the fl ywheel

to burst.)

WARNING

● Never modify the unit/machine in any way.

Do not use your unit/machine for any job

except that for which it is intended.

● Never use chain saw without any safety

equipment or that has faulty safety

equipment. It could result in serious personal

injury.

● Using

guide

bar/chain

other

than

recommended by the manufacturer which

are not approved, could result in a high risk

of personal accidents or injury.

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