Kamikaze KVS7000P Manual página 36

3.5. Personal Safety
• While using the tool, stay focused, do not distract, use common sense. Do not use the tool if you are
too tired or under the influence of medicines, drugs, alcohol or other substances.
A moment of inattention can result in serious personal injury.
• Use the personal protective equipment indicated in this manual to reduce the risk of personal injury.
(Gloves, glasses, visor, appropriate shoes or boots, helmet).
• Carrying the tool with your finger on the trigger can cause hazard of accidental operation.
• Remove all repair keys and tools before turning on the switch. A key connected to moving parts can
cause personal injury.
• Don't get unbalanced. Maintain the correct balance of the body in every situation. This allows a better
control of the tool in case of unexpected situations.
• Use with appropriate clothing. Do not use with loose clothing or jewelry. Keep clothes, gloves, and
hair away from moving parts to prevent them from getting entangled.
4. Special safety instructions
4.1. Special safety instructions for chainsaw.
• Keep passers-by and other people at a minimum safety distance of 1.5m, do not move the tool while
the chain is moving. Careful use of the tool can avoid injury.
• Handle the tool only when the chain is stopped. Protect the chain during storage to reduce the risk of injury.
• Hold the rear handle of the pruner with one hand and hold the pole firmly with the other,
• otherwise, the risk of personal injury may be greater.
• Take up the chainsaw only as described.
• Wear safety glasses and hearing protection. Additional protective equipment for the head, hands,
legs and feet are recommended. Full protective clothing will reduce personal injury from flying debris
or accidental contact with the chain.
• Ensure to stand firmly and on a safe and plain surface before switching on the chainsaw. Slippery or
unstable surfaces, such as stairs, can cause the chainsaw to lose balance or control.
• Be careful that thin materials could jam the chain when cutting shrubs or small trees and could hit the
operator.
• Do not use the chainsaw for different purposes than that for which it is intended. For example, do not
use your chainsaw to cut plastic, stone, or non-wood building materials. The use of the chainsaw for
different purposes than the intended involves risks for the operator.
• During a cut, if the head of the bar touches an object and crushes the chain, bouncing can occur.
• Do not rely solely on the safety equipment fitted to the chainsaw.
• A variety of measures must be taken to prevent accidents or personal injury during operations.
• To avoid sudden bounces, hold the chainsaw firmly. Adjust body and arms position to avoid bouncing.
The operator can control the rebound force if following the necessary precautions.
• Do not extend your arms too much while cutting.
• Use only replacement bars and chains specified by the manufacturer. Improper replacement of bars
or chains can cause the chain to break and / or rebound.