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Always remove the battery from the tool and place the
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chain cover assembly over the chain when storing or
transporting the tool.
Keep the saw chain sharp and properly tensioned.
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Check the tension at regular intervals.
Switch the tool off, allow the chain to stop and remove
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the battery from the tool before carrying out any
adjustment, servicing or maintenance.
Only use genuine replacement parts and accessories.
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Keep handles dry, clean, and free from oil and grease.
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Greasy, oily handles are slippery causing loss of control.
The spiked bumper may become sharp during the life
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of the product. Handle with care.
When handling the product the chain bar may become
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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 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 firm grip, with thumbs and fingers
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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
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height. This helps prevent unintended tip contact and
enables better control of the chainsaw in unexpected situ-
ations.
Only use replacement guide bars and chains specified
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by the manufacturer. Incorrect replacement guide bars
and chains may cause chain breakage and/ or kickback.
Follow the manufacturer's sharpening and mainte-
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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 first time users obtain practi-
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cal instruction in the use of the chainsaw and protective
equipment from an experienced user.
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(Original instructions)
Initial practice should be completed sawing logs on a saw
horse or cradle.
We recommend that when carrying the chainsaw that you
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remove the battery and make sure that the saw chain is
facing backwards.
Maintain your chainsaw when not in use. Do not store
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your chainsaw for any length of time without first 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.
We recommend you drain the oil reservoir prior to storage.
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Be sure of your footing and pre-plan a safe exit from a
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falling tree or branches.
Use wedges to help control felling and prevent binding the
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guide bar and saw chain in the cut.
Saw chain care. Keep the saw chain sharp and snug on
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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
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the saw while the saw chain is moving.
Striking metal, cement or any other hard material near the
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wood, or buried in the wood.
A dull or loose chain.
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Cutting above shoulder height.
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Lack of attention when holding or guiding the chainsaw
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while cutting.
Over-reaching. Keep proper footing and balance at all
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times and do not overreach.
Do not try to insert into a previous cut. As this could cause
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kickback. Make a fresh cut every time.
We strongly recommend you do not attempt to operate
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your chainsaw while in a tree, on a ladder or on any other
unstable surface. If you decide to do so, be advised that
these positions are extremely dangerous.
When cutting a branch that is under tension, be alert for
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spring back so that you will not be struck when the tension
is released.
Avoid cutting:
Prepared timber.
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Into the ground.
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Into wire fences, nails. etc.
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Into small sized brush and saplings because slender
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material may catch the saw chain and be whipped towards
you, or pull you off balance.
Do not use your chainsaw above shoulder height.
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Ensure someone is nearby (but at a safe distance) in case
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of an accident.
