e. Maintain power tools. Check for
misalignment or binding of moving parts,
breakage of parts and any other condition
that may affect the power tools operation.
If damaged, have the power tool repaired
before use. Many accidents are caused by
poorly maintained power tools.
f. Keep cutting tools sharp and clean.
sharp cutting edges are less likely to bind
and are easier to control.
g. Use the power tool, accessories and
tool bits etc. in accordance with these
working conditions and the work to
be performed. Use of the power tool for
operations different from those intended
could result in a hazardous situation.
5. Service
a. Have your power tool serviced by a
identical replacement parts. This will
ensure that the safety of the power tool is
maintained.
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 inattention
while operating chain saws may cause
entanglement of your clothing or body with
the saw 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 reversed hand
injury and should never be done.
NOTE: For chain saws designed with the
chain bar on the left side, the reference to
"right hand" and "left hand" positioning is
reversed.
• Hold the power tool by insulated
gripping surfaces only. The saw chain
may contact hidden wiring or its own cord.
Saw chains contacting a "live" wire may
make exposed metal parts of the power
tool "live" and could give the operator an
electric shock.
• Wear safety glasses and hearing
protection. Further protective equipment
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for head, hands, legs and feet is
recommended. Adequate protective
debris or accidental contact with the saw
chain.
• DO NOT operate a chain saw in a tree.
Operation of a chain saw while up in a tree
may result in personal injury.
• Always keep proper footing and operate
or unstable surfaces such as ladders may
cause a loss of balance or control of the
chain saw.
When cutting a limb that is under
•
tension be alert for spring back. When
the spring loaded limb may strike the
operator and/or throw the chain saw out
of control.
Use extreme caution when cutting
•
brush and saplings. The slender
material may catch the saw chain and
be whipped toward you or pull you off
balance.
Carry the chain saw by the front
•
handle with the chain saw switched
transporting or storing the chain saw
handling of the chain saw will reduce the
likelihood of accidental contact with the
moving saw chain.
•
chain tensioning and changing
accessories. Improperly tensioned or
lubricated chain may either break or
increase the chance for kickback.
Keep handles dry, clean, and free from
•
oil and grease. Greasy, oily handles are
slippery causing 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 non-wood building materials.
Use of the chain saw for operations
different than intended could result in a
hazardous situation.
Causes and Operator Prevention of
Kickback Kickback may occur when the nose
or tip of the chain bar touches an object, or
when the wood closes in and pinches the
saw chain in the cut. Tip contact in some
Slippery
When
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