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5.2 Important considerations
Kickback
• Kickback is when the guide bar is thrown upward/backward with force and can occur when the tip of
the guide bar comes into contact with an object or obstruction.
• Prevent accidents by never using the tip of the guide bar as this can cause the bar to kickback suddenly
and violently towards the user.
• Always wear safety glasses/visor, ear muffs, safety gloves, protective clothing and shoes specially designed
for chainsaw work.
• Make sure that the wood being cut is held in place, secure it with some kind of fastener if necessary
(especially round straight logs which can start to roll), this also makes it easier to use the chainsaw safely
with both hands.
• Kickbacks often cause the saw chain to loosen and become blunt. A blunt chain also increases
the likelihood of kickback. Never work above shoulder height.
• It is very important that the chainsaw is sharpened regularly and correctly. An incorrectly ground/filed chain is
unpleasant to work with and can be dangerous!
5.3 Overload warning
This chainsaw is fitted with an overload indicator (12). The saw has two
indicator lights: A green light comes on when the saw is switched on
and shines so long as the saw is operated under normal load. The green
light goes out and a red indicator light (on the left) comes on if the saw is
overloaded.
The indicator light only warns you that the saw is being overloaded; the saw
does not immediately shut-off if it is overloaded. If you continue to saw
for a long time after the red light has come on, the saw could become
damaged or the fuse might blow.
Reduce the load on the saw by applying less pressure on the wood until
the red light goes out.
6. Tips for using the chainsaw
Chopping firewood
Safety rules:
• Make sure that the log is secure and not able to slide/roll around during sawing. Try to fasten small logs
before starting to cut them.
• Only use the chainsaw for cutting wood. Make sure that no stones, nails or other objects that can be
projected or damage the chain are close to the chainsaw during use. Avoid letting the chainsaw come into
contact with the ground, barbed wire fences, etc, during operation.
• Make sure that the tip of the guide bar does not come into contact with small branches, chop one branch/
twig at a time. Make sure you have a steady stance, use safety footwear with non-slip soles.
• The chainsaw must always be switched off when you move around. Do not keep your hand on the power
trigger so that the saw can start if you trip over something.
7. Remember
• The chainsaw must always be started first and running at full speed before the saw chain is pressed against
the wood.
• Start the saw by pressing in the lock-off switch and squeezing the trigger on the rear handle (1).
• Place the lower part of the spiked bumper (17) against the wood and begin sawing. Pull the chainsaw
backwards a little and move it so that the wood is higher up on the spiked bumper and continue sawing.
• Be careful when sawing wood that is split or cracked, splinters might be ejected.
Fig. 17