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operator.
Pinching the saw chain along the top of the guide
bar may push the guide bar rapidly back towards the
operator..
Either of these reactions may cause you to lose control of
the saw which could result in serious personal injury.
Kickback is the result of tool misuse and/or incorrect
operating procedures or conditions and can be avoided
by taking proper precautions as given below:
• Maintain a rm grip, with thumbs and ngers encir
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cling the chain saw handles, with both hands on the
saw and position your body and arm to allow you to
resist kickback forces. Kickback forces can be control-
led by the operator, if proper precautions are taken.
• Do not overreach and do not cut above shoulder
height. This helps prevent unintended tip contact and
enables better control of the chain saw in unexpected
situations.
• Only use replacement bars and chains specied by
the manufacturer. Incorrect replacement guide bars
and chains may cause chain breakage and/or kickback.
• Follow the manufacturer’s sharpening and mainte
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nance instructions for the saw chain. Decreasing the
depth gauge height can lead to increased kickback.
Additional Safety and Working
Instructions
It is recommended to cut logs on a saw-horse or cradle
when operating the machine for the rst time.
Ensure all guards, handles, and spiked bumper are
properly tted and are in good condition.
Persons using the chain saw should be in good health.
The chain saw is heavy, so the operator must be physically
t.
The operator should be alert, have a good vision,
mobility, balance, and manual dexterity. If there is any
doubt, do not operate the chain saw.
Do not start using the chain saw until you have a clear
work area, secure footing, and a planned retreat path
away from a falling tree. Beware of the emission of
lubricant mist and saw dust.Wear a mask or respirator, if
required.
Do not cut vines and/or small undergrowth (less than 75
mm in diameter).
Before starting the chain saw, make sure the saw chain is
not contacting any object.
Do not modify the chain saw in any way or use it to power
any attachments or devices not recommended by the
manufacturer for your chain saw.
There should be a rst-aid kit containing large wound
dressings and a means to summon attention (e.g., whistle)
close to the operator. A larger more comprehensive kit
should be reasonably nearby.
An incorrectly tensioned chain can jump o the guide bar
and could result in serious injury or fatality. The length of
the chain depends on the temperature. Check the tension
frequently.
You should get used to your new chain saw by making
simple cuts on securely supported wood. Do this
whenever you have not operated the saw for some time.
To reduce the risk of injury from contact with moving
parts, always stop the engine, apply the chain brake and
ensure that all moving parts have come to a stop:
• cleaning or clearing a blockage
• leaving the machine unattended
• installing or removing attachments
• checking, conducting maintenance or working on the
machine
The size of the work area depends on the job being
performed as well as the size of the tree or work piece
involved.For example, felling a tree requires a larger work
area than making other cuts, i.e., bucking cuts, etc. The
operator needs to be aware and in control of everything
happening in the work area.
Do not cut with your body in line with the guide bar and
chain.If you experience kickback, this will help prevent
the chain coming into contact with your head or body.
Do not use a back-and-forward sawing motion, let the
chain do the work.Keep the chain sharp and do not try to
push the chain through the cut.
Do not put pressure on the saw at the end of the cut.Be
ready to take on the weight of the saw as it cuts free from
the wood. Failure to do so could result in possible serious
personal injury.
Do not stop the saw in the middle of a cutting operation.
Keep the saw running until it is already removed from the
cut.Do not x the on/o switch in the „on“ position when
using the saw hand-held.
Always saw with high chain speed, i.e. at full throttle.
Push and pull
The reaction force is always opposite to the direction
the chain is moving. Thus, the operator must be ready
to control the tendency for the machine to pull away
(forward motion) when cutting on the bottom edge of
the bar and the push backwards (towards the operator)
when cutting along the top edge.
Saw jammed in the cut
Stop the chain saw and make it safe. Do not try to force
the chain and bar out of the cut as this is likely to break
the chain, which may swing back and strike the operator.
This situation normally occurs because the wood is
incorrectly supported which forces the cut to close under
compression, thereby pinching the blade. If adjusting the
support does not release the bar and chain, use wooden
wedges or a lever to open the cut and release the saw.
Never try to start the chain saw when the guide bar is
already in a cut or kerf.
Skating / Bouncing
When the chainsaw fails to dig in during a cut, the guide
bar can begin hopping or dangerously skidding along
the surface of the log or branch, possibly resulting in
the loss of control of the chainsaw. To prevent or reduce
skating or bouncing, always use the saw with both hands
make sure the saw chain establishes a groove for cutting.
Never cut small, exible branches or brushes with your
chainsaw. Their size and exibility can easily cause the
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