8104Transport and storage- Carry the electric chain saw with the tubular handle. Thesaw bar indicates backwards. never carry or transportthe electric chain saw with the chain running.- Never carry the saw by the power cord. Do not disconnectthe plug by pulling on the power cord.- When changing your position during work switch of theelectric chain saw and actuate the chain brake in order toprevent an inadvertent start of the chain.- When transporting the electric chain saw over long distancesthe power supply plug must be pulled out and the bar protec-tion cover, included in the delivery, must be applied (0).- Ensure safe positioning of the electric chain saw during cartransportation to avoid oil leakage.- Store the saw in a secure, dry, lockable room out of reachof children. It must not be stored outdoors.- For storing the electric chain saw over a long period of timeor shipping it the oil tank must be completely emptied.- Only use approved and marked containers for transportingand storing chain oil.Maintenance- for performing maintenance works switch of the electricchain saw, pull out the power supply plug and secureit (1).- Before starting to work, always make sure that the saw is insafe working order, in particular the chain brake and run-outbrake. Make sure that the saw chain is always sharpenedand tightened correctly ().- Have the chain brake and run-out brake inspected regularly(see “Chain brake, run-out brake”).- Regularly check the cable to the power supply for damageof the covering.- Regularly clean the electric chain saw.- If the plastic case is damaged, have it immediately repairedby a skilled person.- Regularly check the tank cap for tightness.- Do not use the saw if the ON/OFF switch is defective. Haveit repaired by a qualified person.observe the accident prevention instructions issued bythe competent trade federations and insurance compa-nies.Do not perform any modifications on the electric chainsaw. you will endanger your safety.Perform only the maintenance and repair works describedin the instruction manual. All other works must be carriedout by the MAKITA service.Use only original MAKITA spare parts and accessories.Applying spare parts which are not original MAKITA parts oraccesories and bar/chain combinations or lengths results ina high risk of accidents. For accidents and damage resultingfrom using sawing devices or accesories which have notbeen approved we cannot accept any responsibility.first aidFor the event of a possible accident, please, make surethat a first aid box is always immediately available close by.Immediately replace any items used from the first aid box.Should you ask for help, please, give the followinginformation:- place of accident- what happened- number of injured persons- kind of injuries- your name.noTEIndividuals with poor circulation who are exposed to excessivevibration may experience injury to blood vessels or the nervoussystem.Vibration may cause the following symptoms to occur in thefingers, hands or wrists: ”Falling asleep” (numbness), tingling,pain, stabbing sensation, alteration of skin colour or of the skin.If any of these symptoms occur, see a physician!3SErVICE