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A low-kickback saw chain should always be used in conjunction with other kickback
protection devices such as the chain brake / Hand Guard furnished with your unit. Always use
a replacement saw chain designed as “low-kickback” or a saw chain which meets the low-
kickback performance. A standard saw chain (a chain which does not have the kickback
reducing guard links) should only be used by an experienced professional chain saw operator.
What is a Low-Kickback Saw Chain
A low-kickback saw chain is a chain which has met the kickback performance requirements of
ISO 9518.
By keeping the chain brake and saw chain in good working condition and correctly serviced
as recommended in this manual, you will be able to maintain the safety system of your chain
saw over the life of the product.
Warning! Never remove, modify or make inoperative any safety device furnished
with your unit. The Chain Brake/Hand Guard and low-kickback saw chain are
major safety features provided for your protection.
Warning! Always wear heavy duty protection work gloves and disconnect the
extension cord when working on the saw chain.
Chain sharpening
A. General information about sharpening the chain
Never saw with a blunt chain. The chain is blunt when you have to
push the chain saw into the tree and the chips are very small. The
saw-link is the part of the chain which does the sawing (fig. 16). The
height-distance between the tooth A and the ridge B is the cutting-
depth. When sharpening the chain you have to consider the next
points (fig.17):
•
File-angle
•
Cutting-angle
•
File-position
•
Diameter of round file
•
File-depth
For correct sharpening of the chain you need good tools; for example a mould to obtain a
correct file-angle. If in doubt consult a specialist service centre.
A
B
Fig. 16
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26. To reduce potential for electric shock, do not operate the saw on wet or slippery surfaces,
or during snow storms, rain storms, and other adverse weather conditions.
27. Keep the handles dry, clean, and free of oil or grease.
28. Do not allow dirt, debris or sawdust to build up on the motor or outside air vents.
29. Follow the manufacturer’s sharpening and maintenance instructions for the saw chain,
how to sharpen the saw.
30. Cut at high motor speeds.
31. Operation of a chain saw should be restricted to adults, properly instructed individuals.
32. Your chain saw is intended for occasional homeowner use. It is not made for heavy
continuous use.
33. Do not force a small saw to do a job requiring a heavier duty unit.
34. Examine the electrical switches. Do not use the chain saw if the switches do not properly
turn on and off. Do not attempt to make any repairs to the electric switches. Take your saw
to a Authorized Service Center.
35. Maintain extension cords. Inspect the extension cords periodically and replace if
damaged. Only use power cords that are suitably marked for outdoor use (wiring
≥
1,5
mm
2
).
36. Do not operate your chain saw near or around flammable liquids or gases, whether in or
out of doors. An explosion and/or fire may result.
37. All chain saw service, other than the items listed in the user manual safety and
maintenance instructions should be performed by competent chain saw personnel. Do
not attempt to repair it yourself; there are no user serviceable parts inside.
38. Never remove, modify or make inoperative any safety device furnished with your unit. The
Chain Brake
®
/Hand Guard is a major safety feature. The saw will not run when the Chain
Brake
®
is tripped.
39. It is intended for infrequent use by homeowner’s, cottagers and campers, and for such
general applications such as clearing, pruning, cutting firewood, etc. It is not intended for
prolonged use. If the intended use involves prolonged periods of operation, this may
cause circulatory problems in the user’s hands due to vibration. It may be appropriate to
use a saw having an anti-vibration feature.
40. Safety clothing required by your safety organizations, government regulations, or your
employer should be used; otherwise, snug fitting clothing, safety footwear, eye and face
protection and hand and ear protection should be worn.
41. When felling, keep at least 2 tree lengths between yourself and your fellow workers.
42. Keep everyone, especially children and pets, away from the area of operation. Never
allow children to operate the appliance. Turn off unit immediately if you are approached.
43. Avoid sawing in the soil, in fences and in wiring. The chain saw also is not developed to
saw young/thin trees and prepared balks.
44. Do not allow children or young persons to operate the chain saw. The chain saw for use for
over 18’s only.
Recommended:
•
The appliance should be supplied via a Residual Current Device (RCD) with a tripping
current of not more than 30 mA.
•
The first time user should have practical instruction in the use of the chainsaw and the
protective equipment from an experienced operator. The initial practice should be cutting
logs on a saw horse or cradle.
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