a “live” wire may make exposed metal parts of the chain saw “live” and could
give the operator an electric shock.
d) Wear safety glasses protection. Further protective equipment for
hearing, head, hands, legs and feet is recommended.
Adequate
protective clothing will reduce personal injury by ying debris or accidental
contact with the saw chain.
e) Do not operate a chain saw in a tree, on a ladder, from a rooftop, or any
unstable support.
Operation of a chain saw in this manner could result in
serious personal injury.
f) Always keep proper footing and operate the chain saw only when
standing on xed, secure and level surface.
Slippery or unstable surfaces
may cause a loss of balance or control of the chain saw.
g) When cutting a limb that is under tension , be alert for spring back.
When the tension in the wood bres is released , the spring loaded limb may
strike the operator and/or throw the chain saw out of control.
h) Use extreme caution when cutting brush and saplings.
The slender
material may catch the saw chain and be whipped toward you or pull you
o balance.
i) Carry the chain saw by the front handle with the chain saw switched
o and away from your body. When transporting or storing the chain
saw , always t the guide bar cover.
Proper handling of the chain saw will
reduce the likelihood of accidental contact with the moving saw chain.
j) Follow instructions for lubricating, chain tensioning and changing the
bar and chain.
Improperly tensioned or lubricated chain may either break
or increase the chance for kickback.
k) Cut wood only. Do not use chain saw for purposes not intended. For
example: do not use chain saw for cutting metal, plastic, masonry or
non-wood building materials.
Use of the chain saw for operations dierent
than intended could result in a hazardous situation.
l) Do not attempt to fell a tree until you have an understanding of the
risks and how to avoid them.
Serious injury could occur to the operator or
bystanders while felling a tree.
m) Position the cord so that it will not be caught on branches and the like,
during cutting.
n) Recommendation for the use of a residual current device with a tripping
current of 30 mA or less.
o) Recommendation that the rst-time user should, as a minimum,
practise cutting logs on a saw-horse or cradle.
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