Partner P340S 2014: SAFETY RULES

Whenever the machine is in use,

Guaranteed sound power level

safety glasses must be worn to

LWA accordance with directive

safeguard against flying objects.

2000/14/EC + 2005/88/EC

Ear protection must also be used

in order to protect to operators

hearing. If the operator is

working in an area where there is

Sound pressure level at 7,5

a risk of falling objects a safety

meters

helmet must also be worn.

WARNING:

Always use two hands when

Danger

operating the chain saw.

Make Sure the Chain Brake is

disengaged! Pull Hand Guard/

Chain Brake back to run.

This product is in accordance

with applicable EC directives.

SAFETY RULES

• DO NOT allow other persons to be near

WARNING: This tool is designed

when starting or cutting with the chain

only for use by one operator and intended

saw. Keep bystanders and animals out of

for forest work. This tool is designed only to

the work area.

be operated with the right hand on the rear

• DO NOT start cutting until you have a

handle and the left hand on the front handle.

clear work area, secure footing, and a

The operator must read and understood the

planned retreat path from the falling tree.

safety requirements in the instruction

• Keep all parts of your body away from the

handbook and using the appropriate

saw chain when the engine is running.

personal protective equipment (PPE) before

• Before you start the engine, make sure

operating this tool. This tool is not designed

that the saw chain is not contacting

for cutting unintended material, such as

anything.

rubber, stone, metals or wood products not

• Carry the chain saw with the engine

clear of foreign objects.

stopped, the guide bar and saw chain to

the rear, and the muffler away from your

WARNING: When using gas tools,

body.

basic safety precautions, including the

• DO NOT operate a chain saw that is

following, should always be followed to

damaged, improperly adjusted, or not

reduce the risk of serious personal injury

completely and securely assembled. Be

and/or damage to the unit. Read all these

sure that the saw chain stops moving

instructions before operating this product

when the throttle control trigger is

and save these instructions.

released.

WARNING: This machine produces

• Shut off the engine before setting the

an electromagnetic field during operation.

chain saw down.

This field may under some circumstances

• Use extreme caution when cutting small

interfere with active or passive medical

size brush and saplings because slender

implants. To reduce the risk of serious or

material may catch the saw chain and be

fatal injury, we recommend persons with

whipped toward you or pull you off

medical implants to consult their physician

balance.

and the medical implant manufacturer

• When cutting a limb that is under tension,

before operating this machine.

be alert for springback so that you will

not be struck when the tension in the

• DO NOT operate a chain saw with one

wood fibers is released.

hand! Serious injury to the operator,

• Keep the handles dry, clean, and free of

helpers, bystanders, or any combination

oil or fuel mixture.

of these persons may result from one-

• Operate the chain saw only in

handed operation. A chain saw is

well-ventilated areas.

intended for two-handed use.

• DO NOT operate a chain saw in a tree

• DO NOT operate a chain saw when you

unless you have been specifically trained

are fatigued, under the influence of drugs,

to do so.

alcohol or medication.

• All chain saw service, other than the

• Use safety footwear, snug-fitting clothing,

items listed in the user manual safety and

protective gloves, and eye, hearing

maintenance instructions, should be

and head protection devices.

performed by competent chain saw

• Use caution when handling fuel. To

service personnel.

avoide fire, move the chain saw at least

• When transporting your chain saw, use

10 feet (3m) from the fueling point before

the appropriate guide bar scabbard.

starting the engine.

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WARNING! Contacting the

guide bar tip with any object

should be avoided; tip contace

may cause the guide bar to

move suddenly upward and

backward. which may cause

serious injury.