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Only saw wood. Do not use the
chainsaw for unintended applica-
tions - example: do not use the
chainsaw to saw through plastic,
masonry or construction materials
not made from wood. Use of the
chainsaw for unintended applications
can lead to hazardous situations.
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Caution! Local regulations may restrict
use of the machine.
Kickback causes and how to
avoid them
Caution - kickbacks! Be aware that
you may experience kickback while
working with the device. There is
a risk of injury. Kickbacks can be
avoided through taking the appro-
priate care and using the correct
sawing technique.
a
Bild 1
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Kickbacks may occur if the tip of the
guide rail touches an object, or if the
wood bends and the saw chain gets
caught in the cut (see Fig. b).
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Under some circumstances, contact
with tip of the rails can lead to an
unexpected backwards reaction mo-
vement during which the guide rails
move upwards and strike the operator
(see Fig. a).
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If the saw chain becomes stuck along
the top edge of the guide rail, the rail
can kick back heavily towards to the
operator.
b
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Each of these reactions can lead to
you losing control of the saw and po-
tentially being seriously injured. Do not
rely exclusively on the safety devices
built into the chainsaw. As user of the
chainsaw, you should undertake vari-
ous measures to enable accident- and
injury-free working.
A kickback is caused by wrongly or incor-
rectly operating the power tool. It can be
avoided by suitable cautionary measures,
such as described below:
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Hold the saw firmly with both hands
with thumbs and fingers surroun-
ding the chainsaw handles. Place
your body and arms in a position
where you can withstand the kick-
back forces. The operator will be
capable of withstanding the kickback
forces if suitable measures are under-
taken. Never let go of the chainsaw.
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Avoid an abnormal body posture.
This enables better control over the
chainsaw in unforeseen situations.
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Always use the replacement rails
and saw chains specified by the
manufacturer. Incorrect replacement
rails and saw chains can cause the
chain to break apart and/or may lead
to kickback.
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Comply with the manufacturer's in-
structions for sharpening and main-
taining the saw chain� Depth gauges
placed too low increase the potential
for kickbacks.
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Do not saw with the tip of the blade
bar (see Fig. b). There is a risk of
kickback.
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Ensure there are no objects on the
ground which could cause you to
stumble.
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