ATIKA ks 2001-40 Broschüre

 

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Primary users 
Persons working for the first time with the chain saw 
must obtain a practical instruction to the use of the 
chain saw and the operator protection equipment by an 
experienced operating person. Primary users shall first 
of all practice cutting of round timber on a sawhorse or 
a rack. 

 

  

Be observant. Attend to what you do. Start working with 
rationality. Do not use the device when you are tired or 
under the influence of drugs, alcohol or medicaments. 
One moment of carelessness when using the device 
can result in serious injuries

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Make yourself familiar with the equipment before using 
it, by reading and understanding the operating 
instructions. 

  

Do not use the machine for unsuitable purposes (see 
“Normal intended use”). 

  

Avoid abnormal posture. Provide a safe standing 
position and keep at any time the balance. 

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Wear suitable work clothes: 
−  do not wear loose-fitting clothes or jewellery; they 

can catch in moving parts. 

−  slip-proof shoes  

−  wear a hair-net if your hair is long 

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Wear protective clothing: 

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ear protection 

 

−  protective goggles or face protection 

−  gloves 

−  certificated hardhat in situations where injuries to 

the head must be expected (e.g. when chopping or 
releasing trees). 

  

We recommend wearing a leg protection. 

  

Keep your workplace in an orderly condition! 
Untidiness can result in accidents.

 

  

Take into consideration environmental influences:

 

−  Do not expose the chain saw to rain. 

−  Do not use the chain saw in humid  or wet 

environment. 

−  Delay the work in case of disadvantageous 

weather (rain, snow, ice, wind) – increased risk of 
accidents! 

−  Provide for good illumination. 

−  Do not use the chain saw near inflammable liquids 

or gases. 

  

Never leave the saw unattended.  

  

For breaks the chain saw has to be put down in such a 
manner that no person will be endangered. Assure the 

chain saw against unauthorised access. 

  

Persons under the age of 18 must not operate the 
chain saw.  

  

Keep other persons away. 

  

The operator is responsible for accidents or risks which 
occur to other persons or their properties. 

  

The operator is resposnible to third persons within the 
area of operations. 

  

Keep children away. 

  

Do not allow other persons, especially children, to 
touch the tool or cable.  
Keep them away from your working area.  

  

Protect yourself against electric shocks. Avoid body 
contact with grounded parts (e.g. pipes, heating 
apparatus, cookers, fridges etc.) 

  

Do not use any cracked saw chains or such that have 
changed their shape. 

  

Use only well sharpened saw chains as edgeless saw 
chains increase not only the risk of backstrokes but also 
charge the motor. 

  

Start cutting only when the saw chain has reached the 
full number of revolutions. 

  

When switching on the chain saw must be supported 
and held safely. Chain and sword must stand free. 

  

Do not overload the machine! You work better and safer 
in the given performance range. 

  

Only operate the machine with complete and correctly 
attached  safety equipment and do not alter anything 
on the machine that could impair the safety. 

  

Do not modify the device or parts of the device 
respectively. 

  

Do not hose down the device with water. (origin of 
danger electric current). 

  

Keep the device in a safe place.  Keep not used 
devices in a dry, closed and for children inaccessible 
room. 

  

Switch the machine off and remove the mains plug 
from the socket when 
−  contact of chain saw with soil, stones, nails or other 

foreign substances 
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 check immediately chain and sword 

−  carrying out repair works 

−  maintenance and cleaning 

−  removal of faults 

−  cut through connection cables 

−  checking of connection cables whether 

they are swallowed or damaged 

−  transport  

−  clamping again the chain 

−  chain change 

−  leaving of machine (also for short-term interruption) 

  

Maintain your chain saw with care: 
−  Keep your tools sharp and clean in order to be able 

to work better and safer. 

−  Comply with the maintenance instructions and the 

advices for lubrication and for the tool change. 

−  Keep the handholds dry and free from resin, oil and 

grease. 

  

Check the machine for possible damage: 
−  Before further use of the machine the protection 

devices or slightly damaged parts must be checked 
carefully for their proper and intended function. 

−  Check whether the movable parts function perfectly 

and do not stick or whether the parts are damaged, 
All parts must be correctly installed and fulfil all 
conditions to ensure perfect operation of the chain 
saw. 

−  Damaged guards and parts must be properly 

repaired or exchanged by a recognized, specialist 
workshop; insofar as nothing else is stated in the 
instructions for use.