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• Never remove the plug from the power supply by pulling on the power cable. Always pull
the power plug itself. Do not drag or carry the appliance using the power cable. Keep
power cable away from heat, oil, sharp edges or moving parts.
• Remove the battery pack from the appliance after completion of work or before
adjusting guide bar and chain and cleaning and maintenance.
• Avoid unintentional starting of the appliance.
• Appliances with defective switches must be repaired immediately to avoid damage or
injuries.
• Store the appliance outside of the reach of children. Only those who are fully acquainted
with these operating instructions and the appliance itself may operate the appliance.
• Maintain power tools carefully. Check for misalignment or binding of moving parts,
breakage of parts and any other condition 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.
• Keep cutting tools sharp and clean. Properly maintained cutting tools with sharp cutting
edges are less likely to bind and are easier to control.
• Therefore, have the appliance checked by qualified specialists. Use only the replacement
parts recommended by the manufacturer.
• Warning! Do not use the machine when the operator is tired, ill or under the influence of
alcohol or other drugs.
• Warning! Keep the bystanders at a safe distance from the machine during its operation.
• Wear close-fitting clothes.
Precautions against kickback
CAUTION KICKBACK!
Be aware of the danger of kickback when working with the appliance. There is a risk
of personal injury.
You can avoid kickbacks by being careful and using the correct sawing technique.
• 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. (see Fig. 3)
• Tip contact in some cases may cause a sudden reverse reaction, kicking the guide bar
up and back towards the operator.(see Fig.2)
• 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
