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Ensure someone is nearby (but at a safe distance) in case
of an accident.
Do not use the tool while standing in a tree, on a ladder or
on any other unstable surface.
Keep proper footing and balance at all times.
Hold the tool fi rmly with both hands when the motor is
running.
Do not let the moving saw chain contact any object at the
tip of the guide bar.
Start cutting only with the saw chain moving at full speed.
Do not attempt to enter a previous cut. Always make a
fresh cut.
Watch for shifting branches or other forces that could
close a cut and pinch or fall into the saw chain.
Do not attempt to cut a branch when the diameter of the
branch exceeds the cutting length of the tool.
Always place the saw chain cover assembly over the saw
chain when storing or transporting the tool.
Keep the saw chain sharp and properly tensioned. Check
the tension at regular intervals.
Switch the tool off, disconnect power supply, allow the saw
chain to stop before carrying out any adjustment, servicing
or maintenance.
Only use genuine replacement parts and accessories.
Keep handles dry, clean, and free from oil and grease.
Greasy, oily handles are slippery causing loss of control.
The spiked bumper may become sharp during the life of
the product. Handle with care.
When handling the product the saw chain bar may
become hot, handle with care.
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 saw chain in the cut.
Tip contact in some cases may cause a sudden reverse reac-
tion, 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 operat-
ing procedures or conditions and can be avoided by taking
proper precautions as given below:
Maintain a fi rm grip, with thumbs and fi ngers
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.
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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 situ-
ations.
Only use replacement guide bars and saw chains
specifi ed by the manufacturer. Incorrect replacement
guide bars and saw chains may cause saw chain break-
age and/ or kickback.
Follow the manufacturer's sharpening and mainte-
nance instructions for the saw chain. Decreasing the
depth gauge height can lead to increased kickback.
Safety recommendations for the chainsaw
We strongly recommend that fi rst time users obtain practi-
cal 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 saw chain is facing backwards.
Maintain your chainsaw when not in use. Do not store
your chainsaw for any length of time without fi rst remov-
ing 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.
Always position the cord so that it will not be caught on
branches and the like during cutting
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.
Saw chain care. Keep the saw chain sharp and snug on
the guide bar. Ensure the saw chain and guide bar are
clean and well oiled. Keep handles dry, clean and free
from oil and grease.
Kickback can be caused by:
Striking branches or other objects accidentally with a tip of
the saw while the saw chain is moving.
Striking metal, cement or any other hard material near the
wood, or buried in the wood.
A dull or loose saw chain.
Cutting above shoulder height.
Lack of attention when holding or guiding the chainsaw
while cutting.
Over-reaching. Keep proper footing and balance at all
times and do not overreach.
Do not try to insert into a previous cut. As this could cause
kickback. Make a fresh cut every time.
We strongly recommend you do not attempt to operate
your chainsaw while in a tree, on a ladder or on any other
unstable surface.
