Manual Tanaka TCS 40EA Chainsaw

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5

WARNINGS AND SAFETY

INSTRUCTIONS

Pay special attention to statements preceded by the

following words:

WARNING

Indicates a strong possibility of severe personal

injury or loss of life, if instructions are not followed.

CAUTION

Indicates a possibility of personal injury or

equipment damage, if instructions are not followed.

NOTE

Helpful information for correct function and use.

Operator safety

○

Always wear a safety face shield or goggles.

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Gloves should be used when sharpening chain.

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Always wear safety protective equipment such

as jacket, trousers, gloves, helmet, boots with

steel toe-caps and non-slip soles, and eye, ear

and leg protection equipment 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.

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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.

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Wear head protection.

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Never start or run the engine inside a closed

room or building.

Breathing exhaust fumes can kill.

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For respiratory protection, wear a protection

mask while emitting the chain oil mist and dust

from sawdust.

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Keep handles free of oil and fuel.

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Keep hands away from cutting equipment.

○

Do not grab or hold the unit by the cutting

equipment.

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When the unit turned off , make sure the cutting

attachment has stopped before the unit is set

down.

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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.

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Make sure the side case is properly attached.

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Keep others away when making carburetor

adjustments.

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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.

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Make sure the automatic oiler is working. Keep

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

run dry on the bar.

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.

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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.

Fuel safety

○

Mix and pour fuel outdoors and where there are

no sparks or fl ames.

○

Use a container approved for fuel.

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Do not smoke or allow smoking near fuel or the

unit/machine or while using the unit/machine.

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