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Chain saw safety warnings
• Keep all parts of the body away from the saw
chain when the chain saw is operating. Before
you start the chain saw, make sure the saw
chain is not contacting anything. A moment of
chain.
• Always hold the chain saw with your right
hand on the rear handle and your left hand on
the front handle. Holding the chain saw with a
• Only ever hold the electric device by the
handles‘ insulated gripping surfaces because
the saw-chains may touch hidden cables. If the
cutting tool comes in contact with a live cable, this
energised. This, in turn, can lead to the user being
electrocuted.
• Wear safety glasses and hearing protection.
Further protective equipment for head, hands,
legs and feet is recommended. Adequate
chain.
• Do not operate a chain saw in a tree. Operation
• Always keep proper footing and operate the
chain saw only when standing on xed, secure
and level surface.
control of the chain saw.
• When cutting a Iimb that is under tension be
alert for spring back. When the tension in the
strike the operator and/or throw the chain saw out
of control.
• Use extreme caution when cutting brush and
saplings.
balance.
• 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 Iikelihood
of accidentaI contact with the moving saw chain.
• Follow instructions for lubricating, chain
tensioning and changing accessories.
break or increase the chance for kickback.
• Keep handles dry, clean, and free from oil and
grease.
loss of control.
• Cut wood only. Do not use chain saw for
purposes not intended. For example: do not
use chain saw for cutting plastic, masonry or
nonwood building materials. Use of the chain
result in a hazardous situation.
Causes and operator prevention of kickback
Beware of kickback!
•
guide bar touches an object, or when the wood
closes in and pinches the saw chain in the cut.
•
reverse reaction, kicking the guide bar up and back
towards the operator.
• Pinching the saw chain along the top of the guide
the operator.
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control of the saw which could result in serious
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Kickback is the result of tool misuse and/ or incorrect
operating procedures or conditions and can be
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encircling the chain saw handles, with both hands
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if proper precautions are taken. Do not let go of the
chain saw.
• 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.
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the manufacturer.
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chain breakage and/or kickback.
• Follow the manufacturer´s sharpening and
maintenance instructions for the saw chain.
• Decreasing the depth gauge height can lead to
increased kickback.
Additional safety informations
• If the power cable for this equipment is damaged, it
person in order to prevent hazards.
•
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