FERREX CSP50 - Vibration Hazards and Precautions; Kick-back Precautions

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■ Switch o the chainsaw immediately if you notice any noticeable changes in the device’s
behaviour.
■ If the chainsaw has come into contact with stones, nails or other hard objects, stop the
engine immediately and check the saw chain and guide bar for damage.
■ Do not drop the chainsaw, do not hit it against obstacles and never use the guide bar as
a lever.
■ Only saw in wood with the chainsaw.
■ When cutting a branch that is under tension, expect it to spring back. If the tension in
the wood bres is released, the tensioned branch can hit the operator and/or wrest the
chainsaw from control.
■ Be especially careful when cutting undergrowth and young trees. The thin material can
get caught in the saw chain and hit you or throw you o balance.
6.7 Vibrations
m WARNING
Avoid the risks associated with vibration, e.g. the risk of white nger syndrome (circulatory
disorders) by taking frequent breaks from work where you rub your palms together, for ex-
ample.
■ Always wear protective gloves and make sure your hands are warm.
■ Make sure that the chain is always sharp.
■ Take regular breaks from work.
6.8 Precautionary measures against kick-back
m WARNING
Watch out for kick-back when working with the device. There is a danger of injury. Avoid
kick-backs through caution and correct sawing technique.
■ Touching with the tip of the guide bar can sometimes lead to an unexpected backward
reaction, whereby the guide bar whips up and in the direction of the operator.
■ Kickback can arise if the tip of the guide bar touches an object or if the wood bends and
the saw chain jams in the cut.
■ If the saw chain jams on the top edge of the guide bar, the chainsaw can jerk back sudden-
ly in the direction of the operator (g. I).
■ If the saw chain jams on the lower edge of the guide bar, the chainsaw can jerk forward
suddenly away from the operator (g. J).
■ Be extremely careful when using the chain of the chainsaw to continue cutting into a cut that
has already been started.
■ Do not saw branches or pieces of wood that could change their position during the saw-
ing process or where the cut closes during the sawing process.
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