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14. Be careful when cutting off hung branches. Guard against falling branches or getting stuck
in them when the tension releases during cutting.
15. Never fell a tree in strong or gusty winds, bad weather conditions with poor visibility or
extremely high or low temperatures. Check that there are no dead branches which can
fall down and injure you before the felling begins.
16. Keep the handles clean, dry and free from oil or fuel.
17. Use the chain saw only outdoors or in well ventilated locations. Never start it in a closed
room or building. Exhaust fumes are dangerous to inhale. They contain carbon monoxide.
18. Never use the chain saw while standing in a tree. This can only be done by trained
personnel. Risk for Injury!
19. Guard against kickback. Kickback is when the guide bar is thrown upward/backward which
can occur when the tip of the guide bar comes in contact with an object. Kickback is very
dangerous when the guide bar can suddenly be thrown up with strong force.
20. Always make sure that the protection for the guide bar is mounted during transport.
Safety rules for preventing kickback
Warning!
Kickback is when the guide bar is thrown upward/backward which can occur when the
guide bar’s tip touches an object, or when the wood closes in and pinches the saw chain
in the cut.
Contact with the guide bar’s tip against an object can lead to a lightning-fast reverse
action of the guide bar causing the chain saw to be thrown upwards/backwards where
the guide bar with its rotating chain can yield injury to the user.
Do not only rely on the built-in safety details. You must also think for yourself before
the work begins so that the risk for accidents is minimized.
1. If you understand what causes kickback you can avoid being surprised. Unexpected
courses of events increase the risk for accidents.
2. Hold the chain saw with a steady grip with both hands, the right hand on the rear handle
and the left hand on the forward arched handle at all times when the engine is running.
Hold the handles with thumbs and fingers on each side of the handles. If you hold the saw
steadily and correctly you will reduce kickback. It is easier to keep control of the chain saw
if kickback should occur.
3. Make sure that the work site is completely free from obstacles. Do not let the tip of the guide
bar come in contact with branches, logs or other objects when the chain saw is being used.
4. The chain saw should run on full capacity when sawing begins and also during the entire
time when cutting of the tree is in process.
5. Stand steadily and do not stretch. Never use the chain saw above shoulder height.
6. Follow the manufacturer’s instructions for sharpening and maintenance of the chain saw.
7. Use only the original guide bar and saw chain, (or same quality).
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