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that may affect the power tool’s operation. If
damaged, have the power tool repaired before
use.
Many accidents are caused by poorly maintained
power tools.
f )
Keep cutting tools sharp and clean.
Properly
maintained cutting tools with sharp cutting edges are
less likely to bind and are easier to control.
g )
Use the power tool, accessories and tool bits, etc.
in accordance with these instructions, taking
into account the working conditions and the
work to be performed.
Use of the power tool for
operations different from those intended could result
in a hazardous situation.
h )
Keep handles and grasping surfaces dry, clean
and free from oil and grease.
Slippery handles and
grasping surfaces do not allow for safe handling and
control of the tool in unexpected situations.
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.
fibres is released the spring loaded limb may strike the
operator and/or throw the chain saw out of control.
h )
Use extreme caution when cutting brush and
saplings.
The slender material may catch the
saw chain and be whipped toward you or pull you
off balance.
i )
Carry the chain saw by the front handle with
the chain saw switched off and away from your
body.
When transporting or storing the chain saw
always fit the guide bar cover. Proper handling of
the chain saw will reduce the likelihood of accidental
contact with the moving saw chain.
j )
Follow instructions for lubricating, chain
tensioning and changing accessories.
Improperly
tensioned or lubricated chain may either break or
increase the chance for kickback.
k )
Keep handles dry, clean, and free from oil and
grease.
Greasy, oily handles are slippery causing loss
of control.
l )
Cut wood only. Do not use chain saw for
purposes not intended.
For example: do not use
chain saw for cutting plastic, masonry or non-
wood building materials. Use of the chain saw 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 saw which could result in serious personal injury. Do not
rely exclusively upon the safety devices built into your saw.
As a chain saw 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:
a )
Maintain a firm grip, with thumbs and fingers
encircling the chain saw handles, with both
hands on the saw and 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 chain saw.
b )
Do not overreach and do not cut above shoulder
height.
This helps prevent unintended tip contact
and enables better control of the chain saw in
unexpected situations.
Chain Saw Safety Warnings
a )
Keep all parts of the body away from the saw
chain when the chain saw, is operating. Before
you start the chain saw, make sure the saw
chain is not contacting anything.
A moment of
inattention while operating chain saws may cause
entanglement of your clothing or body with the
saw chain.
b )
Always hold the chain saw with your right hand
on the rear handle and your left hand on the
front handle.
Holding the chain saw with a reversed
hand configuration increases the risk of personal
injury and should never be done.
c )
Hold the power tool by insulated gripping
surfaces only, because the saw chain may
contact hidden wiring or its own cord.
Saw
chains contacting a "live" wire may make exposed
metal parts of the power tool "live" and could give the
operator an electric shock.
d )
Wear safety glasses and hearing 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.
e )
Do not operate a chain saw in a tree.
Operation
of a chain saw while up in a tree may result in
personal injury.
f )
Always keep proper footing and operate the
chain saw 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 chain saw.
g )
When cutting a limb that is under tension be
alert for spring back.
When the tension in the wood
