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Using and maintaining power tools
• Do not force the power tool. Use the correct power tool for the planned work. The tool does the job
better and safer when used at the rate for which it was designed.
• Do not use the tool if it cannot be switched on and off with the power switch. Power tools that cannot
be controlled with the power switch are dangerous and must be repaired.
• Unplug the power cord and/or disconnect the battery before making any adjustments, changing
accessories or putting the power tool away. These safety precautions reduce the risk of accidently
starting the power tool.
• Store power tools out of the reach of children when not in use. Never allow children, or anyone who is
unfamiliar with the power tool and these instructions, to use the tool. Power tools are dangerous if
used by inexperienced people.
• Keep the power tool properly maintained. Make sure that moving parts are properly adjusted and do
not jam and that no parts are incorrectly fitted or damaged. Check for any other factors that could
influence functionality. If the power tool is damaged, it must be repaired before being used again.
Many accidents are caused by poorly maintained power tools.
• Keep cutting tools sharp and clean. Properly maintained cutting tools with sharp cutting edges are
less likely to jam and are easier to control.
• Use power tools, accessories, bits, etc., in accordance with these instructions, taking into account
actual working conditions and the work that is to be done. It can be dangerous to use power tools for
purposes other than those intended.
Service
• The power tool must only be serviced by qualified service personnel using identical spare parts. This
will ensure that the tool remains safe to use.
Special safety instructions for chain saws
• Keep your hands and the rest of your body away from the chain. Check that nothing is touching the
chain when starting the tool. A moment of inattention when working with a chain saw can cause
clothes or parts of the body to fasten in the chain.
• Hold the chain saw with your right hand on the rear handle and left hand on the front handle. Do not
use a reverse grip, this will increase the risk of injury.
• Wear eye and ear protection. It is recommended to use additional protection for the head, hands, legs
and feet. Good protective clothing reduces the risk of injury from swirling splinters and chips, and if
you should come into contact with the chain.
• Do not work with the chain saw from a position you have climbed up to in a tree. Working from up in a
tree increases the risk of injury.
• Make sure that the you have a firm and safe footing on level ground. Slippery or unstable surfaces
(such as a ladder) can cause you to lose your balance, or lose control of the tool.
• Branches under pressure can kickback when cutting them. Braches under pressure can kickback and
hit you, or knock the tool out of your hands.
• Be especially careful when cutting brushwood or young wood. The thin stems can fasten in the chain
and hit you or cause you to lose your balance.
• Hold the chain saw in the front handle with the chain turned away from you when switched off. Always
put the bar guard on when moving and storing. Be careful not to come into contact with the chain
when working.
• Follow the instructions for lubrication, chain tensioning and the replacement of accessories. Incorrect
tension or inadquate lubrication increases the risk of kickback and/or the chain breaking.
• Keep the handles clean, dry and free from oil and grease. Greasy or oily handles are slippery and can
cause you to lose control.
• Only saw wood. Do not use the tool for anything other than the purpose for which it is intended to be
used for. For example, do not use the chain saw to saw plastic, bricks or building materials not made
of wood. Improper use of the tool increases the risk of injury.
Follow the instructions below to avoid kickback.
Kickback can occur if the chain at the tip of the bar touches an object, or if the bar jams in the cut.
If the tip of the bar goes against an object this will force the bar back and cause it to kick up towards you.
If the chain fastens on the top of the bar, this can cause the bar to quickly kick back towards you.
This can cause you to lose control of the tool and result in serious personal injury. Do not rely on the built-
in kickback guard. Take suitable precautions to prevent accidents and personal injury.
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