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ADDITIONAL SAFEY WARNINGS
1. Work without pressure. In addition, always keep your
body warm.
2. Keep all parts of the body away from the saw chain
when the chain saw is operating.
3. Before commencing work, refl ect fully on the work
procedures involved and work to avoid accidents,
otherwise injury may occur.
4. Do not use in the event of bad weather, such as strong
wind, rain, snow, fog, or in areas prone to rockfall or
avalanches.
In bad weather, judgment may be impaired and the
vibration may result in disaster.
5. When visibility is poor, such as during bad weather or
night, do not use the unit. In addition, do not use it in
rain or in a location exposed to rain.
Unstable foothold or loss of balance may result in an
accident.
6. Check the guide bar and saw chain before starting the
unit.
○ If the guide bar or saw chain is cracked, or the product
is scratched or bent, do not use the unit.
○ Check if the guide bar and saw chain are securely
installed. If the guide bar or saw chain is broken or
dislodged, this may result in an accident.
7. Before starting work, check to ensure the switch does
not engage unless the lock-off lever is pressed.
If the unit does not working properly, immediately stop
using and request repair from your HiKOKI Authorized
Service Center.
8. Install the saw chain properly, in accordance with the
instruction manual.
If installed incorrectly, the saw chain will come off the
guide bar and injury may occur.
9. Never remove any of the safety devices equipped on
the chain saw (chain brake, lock-off lever, chain catcher
etc.).
In addition, do not alter or immobilize them.
Injury may occur.
10. In the following cases, switch the unit off and ensure
the saw chain is no longer moving:
○ When not in use.
○ When shifting to a new work location.
○ When inspecting, adjusting or replacing the saw chain,
guide bar, chain case and any other part.
○ When refi lling the chain oil.
○ When removing dust etc. from the body.
○ When removing obstacles, trash or sawdust generated
from work from the work area.
○ When you take off the unit, or when you get away from
the unit.
○ Otherwise, if you sense danger or anticipate risk.
If the saw chain is still moving, an accident may occur.
11. Work should generally be performed individually.
When multiple individuals are involved, ensure
suffi cient spacing between them.
12. Remain more than 15 m away from other people.
In addition, when working with multiple persons,
remain 15 m or more apart.
○ There is a risk of impact with scatters and other
accidents.
○ Prepare a whistle alert etc. and determine appropriate
contact method for other workers beforehand.
13. Before cutting standing trees, ensure the following:
○ Determine a safe evacuation location prior to cutting.
○ Remove obstacles (e.g., branches, shrubs) in advance.
14. During use, if the unit performance deteriorates, or you
notice any abnormal sound or vibration, immediately
switch off and discontinue use, and return to your
HiKOKI Authorized Service Center for inspection or
repair.
If you continue using, injury may occur.
15. If the unit is accidentally dropped or exposed to impact,
inspect carefully for damage or cracks and ensure
there is no deformation.
If the unit is damaged, cracked or deformed, injury may
occur.
16. When transporting the unit by car, secure the unit to
prevent it moving.
There is a risk of accident.
17. Do not switch the unit on while the chain case is
attached.
Injury may occur.
18. Ensure there are no nails and other foreign objects in
the material.
If the saw chain impact on the nail etc., injury may
occur.
19. To avoid the guide bar becoming entangled with the
material when chopping on a verge or when subject to
the weight of material while cutting, install a supporting
platform close to the cutting position.
If the guide bar becomes entangled, injury may occur.
20. If the unit is to be transported or stored after use, either
remove the saw chain, or attach the chain case.
If the saw chain comes into contact with your body,
injury may occur.
21. Adequately care for the unit.
○ To ensure work can be performed safely and effi ciently,
care for the saw chain to ensure it provides optimal
cutting performance.
○ When replacing the saw chain or guide bar, maintaining
the body, fi lling oil etc., follow the instruction manual.
22. Ask the shop to repair the unit.
○ Do not modify this product, since it already complies
with the applicable safety standards.
○ Always refer to your HiKOKI Authorized Service Center
for all repairs.
Attempting to repair the unit yourself may result in an
accident or injury.
23. When not using the unit, ensure it is properly stored.
Drain off the chain oil, and keep in a dry place out of
reach of children or a locked location.
24. If the warning label is no longer visible, peels off or is
otherwise unclear, apply a new warning label.
For the warning label, refer to your HiKOKI Authorized
Service Center.
25. When working, if local rules or regulations apply,
comply with the same.
26. Make sure that the battery is installed fi rmly. If it is at all
loose it could come off and cause an accident.
27. Do not use the product if the tool or the battery terminals
(battery mount) are deformed.
Installing the battery could cause a short circuit that
could result in smoke emission or ignition.
28. Keep the tool’s terminals (battery mount) free of swarf
and dust.
○ Prior to use, make sure that swarf and dust have not
collected in the area of the terminals.
○ During use, try to avoid swarf or dust on the tool from
falling on the battery.
○ When suspending operation or after use, do not leave
the tool in an area where it may be exposed to falling
swarf or dust.
Doing so could cause a short circuit that could result in
smoke emission or ignition.
29. Always use the tool and battery at temperatures
between -5°C and 40°C.