Kickback Safety Precautions - Ducati DCS 5500R Manual De Instrucciones

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Owner's manual
metallic parts of the engine while the engine is
in operation or immediately after stopping the
engine. Doing so could result in serious burns
or electrical shock.
Use extreme caution when cutting small size
brush and saplings because slender material
may catch the saw chain and be whipped
toward you or pull you off balance.
When cutting a limb that is under tension, be
alert for spring back so that you will not be
struck when the tension in the wood fibers is
released.
Check the tree for dead branches that could
fall during the felling operation.
Always shut off the engine before setting it
down.

Kickback safety precautions

WARNING Kickback may occur when the
nose or tip of the guide bar touches an
object, or when the wood closes in and
pinches the saw chain in the cut. Tip contact in
some cases may cause a lightning-fast reverse
reaction, kicking the guide bar up and back
toward the operator. Pinching the saw chain
along the top of the guide bar may push the
guide bar rapidly back toward the operator.
Either of these reactions may cause you to
lose control of the saw, which could result in
serious personal injury.
Do not rely exclusively upon the safety devices
built into your saw. As a chain saw user, you
should take several steps to keep your cutting
jobs free from accident or injury.
· With a basic understanding of kickback,
you can reduce or eliminate the element
of surprise. Sudden surprise contributes to
accidents;
· Keep a good firm grip on the saw with both
hands, the right hand on the rear handle
and the left hand on the front handle, when
the engine is running. Use a firm grip with
thumbs and fingers encircling the chain saw
handles. A firm grip will help you reduce
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kickback and maintain control of the saw.
· Make sure that the area in which you are
cutting is free from obstructions. Do not let
the nose of the guide bar contact a log,
branch, or any other obstruction that could
be hit while you are operating the saw;
· Cut at high engine speeds;
· Do not overreach or cut above shoulder
height;
· Follow the manufacturer's sharpening and
maintenance instructions for the saw chain;
· Only use replacement bars and chains
specified by the manufacturer or the
equivalent.
Maintenance
In order to maintain your product in proper
working order, perform the maintenance
and checking operations described in the
manual at regular intervals.
Always be sure to turn off the engine before
performing any maintenance or checking
procedures.
The metallic parts reach high temperatures
immediately after stopping the engine.
Leave all maintenance other than the items
listed in the Owner's Manual to your competent
servicing dealer.
Transportation
Always carry the unit with the engine stopped,
the guide bar covered with the protector
to the rear, and muffler away from your body.
Storage
WARNING: Stop engine and allow it to
cool, and secure the unit before storing or
transporting in a vehicle. Store unit and fuel in
an area where fuel vapors cannot reach
sparks or open flames from water heaters,
electric motors or switches, furnaces, etc.
Store unit with all guards in place. Position so
that any sharp object cannot accidentally
cause injury to passersby. Store the unit out of
reach of children.
Before storing, drain all fuel from the unit. Start
engine and allow to run until it stops.
Clean the unit before storing. Pay particular
attention to the air intake area, keeping it
free of debris. Use a mild detergent and
sponge to clean the plastic surfaces.