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5. Service
a. Have your power tool serviced by a qualified repair person
using only identical replacement parts. This will ensure that
the safety of the power tool is maintained.
Additional safety instructions for the chainsaw
Keep all parts of the body away from the saw chain when
the chainsaw is operating. Before you start the chainsaw,
make sure the saw chain is not contacting anything. A
moment of inattention while operating the chainsaw may
cause entanglement of your clothing or body with the
chainsaw.
Always hold the chainsaw wi th your right hand on the
rear handle and your left hand on the front handle.
Holding the chainsaw with the reversed hand configuration
increases the risk of personal injury and should never be
done.
Wear safety glasses and he aring protection. Further
protective equipment for head, hands, legs and feet is
recommended. Adequate protective clothing will reduce
personal injury by flying debris or accidental contact with
the saw chain.
Do not operate a chainsaw in a tree. Operation of a
chainsaw while up in a tree may result in personal injury.
Always keep proper footin g and operate the chainsaw
only when standing on fixed, secure and level surface.
Slippery or unstable surfaces such as ladders may cause a
loss of balance or control of the chainsaw.
When cutting a limb that is under tension 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 chainsaw out of control.
Use extreme caution when cu tting brush and saplings.
The slender material may catch the saw chain and be
whipped toward you or pull you off balance.
Carry the chainsaw by the front handle with the
chainsaw switched off and away from your body. When
transporting or storing the chainsaw always fit the guide
bar cover. Proper handling of the chainsaw will reduce the
likelihood of accidental contact with the moving saw chain.
Follow instructions for lubricating, 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 chainsaw for purposes not
intended. For example: do not use the chainsaw for
cutting plastic, masonry or non-wood building materials.
Use of the chainsaw 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 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
chainsaw which could result in serious personal injury. Do
not rely exclusively upon the safety devices built into your
chainsaw. As a chainsaw user, you should take several steps
to keep your cutting jobs free from accident or injury.
Kickback is the result of tool misuse and / or incorrect
operating procedures or conditions and can be avoided by
taking proper precautions as given below:
Maintain a firm grip, with thumbs and fingers encircling
the chainsaw handles. With both hands on the chainsaw,
position your body and arm to allow you to resist
kickback forces. Kickback forces can be controlled by the
operator, if proper precautions are taken. Do not let go of
the chainsaw.
Do not overreach and do not cut above shoulder height.
This helps prevent unintended tip contact and enables
better control of the chainsaw in unexpected situations.
Only use replacement guide bars and chains specified by
the manufacturer. Incorrect replacement guide bars and
chains may cause 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.
Safety recommendations for the chainsaw
We strongly recommend that first time users obtain
practical instruction in the use of the chainsaw and
protective equipment from an experienced user. Initial
practice should be completed sawing logs on a saw horse
or cradle.
We recommend that when carrying the chainsaw that you
make sure that the brake is engaged
Maintain your chainsaw when not in use. Do not store your
chainsaw for any length of time without first removing the
saw chain and guide bar which should be kept immersed in
oil. Store all parts of your chainsaw in a dry, secure place
out of reach of children.
We recommend you drain the oil reservoir prior to storage.
Be sure of your footing and pre-plan a safe exit from a
falling tree or branches.
Use wedges to help control felling and prevent binding the
guide bar and saw chain in the cut.
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