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When cutting a limb that is under tension,
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be alert for spring back. When the tension
in the wood fibres is released, the spring
loaded limb may strike the operator and/or
throw the chain saw out of control.
Use extreme caution when cutting brush
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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
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with the chain saw switched off and away
from your body. When transporting or
storing the chain saw, always fit the guide
bar cover. Proper handling of the chain
saw will reduce the likelihood of accidental
contact with the moving saw chain.
Follow instructions for lubricating, chain
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tensioning and changing the bar and chain.
Improperly tensioned or lubricated chain
may either break or increase the chance
for kickback.
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Cut wood only. Do not use chain saw for
purposes not intended. For example: do
not use chain saw for cutting metal, plas
tic, masonry or non-wood building materi
als. Use of the chain saw for operations dif
ferent than intended could result in a haz
ardous situation.
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This chain saw is not intended for tree
felling. Use of the chain saw for operations
different than intended could result in seri
ous injury to the operator or bystanders.
Causes and operator prevention of kickback
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 sudden
reverse reaction, kicking the guide bar up and
back towards the operator.
Pinching the saw chain along the top of the
guide bar may push the guide bar rapidly back
towards 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.
Kickback is the result of chain saw misuse
and/or incorrect operating procedures or con
ditions and can be avoided by taking proper
precautions as given below:
Maintain a firm grip, with thumbs and fin
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gers encircling the chain saw handles,
with both hands on the saw and position
your body and arm to allow you to resist
kickback forces. Kickback forces can be
controlled by the operator, if proper pre
cautions are taken. Do not let go of the
chain saw.
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Do not overreach and do not cut above
shoulder height. This helps prevent unin
tended tip contact and enables better con
trol of the chain saw in unexpected situa
tions.
Only use replacement guide bars and saw
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chains specified by the manufacturer. In
correct replacement guide bars and saw
chains may cause chain breakage and/or
kickback.
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Follow the manufacturer's sharpening and
maintenance instructions for the saw
chain. Decreasing the depth gauge height
can lead to increased kickback.
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Further safety instructions
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Only ever use the power tool for its inten
ded use. Using the power tool as a station
ary saw is prohibited.
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Unauthorised persons are forbidden from
touching the power tool and its electric
supply line.
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The applicable legal regulations regarding
safety at work, the safety warnings and
other generally applicable health and
safety principles must be adhered to. The
manufacturer shall not be liable for any
damage resulting from unauthorised modi
fications to the power tool.
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Use appropriate detection devices to look
for any hidden supply lines or consult your
local utility company. If the insertion tool
makes contact with live cables, it can result
in fire and electric shock. Damage to a gas
pipe can lead to an explosion. Penetration
of a water pipe can result in damage to
property.
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Wear protective goggles and ear protection
that comply with national regulations for
personal protective equipment when work
ing. Wear a cut protection overall or cut
protection trousers. Wear sturdy footwear
with non-slip soles. Do not wear loose jack
ets, scarves, jewellery, etc. that can get
caught in the saw chain.
To comply with the safety class, you must
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check the saw for safety. This is why you
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