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b) Use personal protective equipment. Always wear eye protection. Protective
equipment such as dust mask, non-skid safety shoes, hard hat, or hearing protection
used for appropriate conditions will reduce personal injuries.
c) Prevent unintentional starting. Ensure the switch is in the off-position before
connecting to power source and/or battery pack, picking up or carrying the
tool. Carrying power tools with your finger on the switch or energising power tools
that have the switch on invites accidents.
d) Remove any adjusting key or wrench before turning the power tool on. A wrench
or a key left attached to a rotating part of the power tool may result in personal injury.
e) Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at all times. This enables
better control of the power tool in unexpected situations.
f) Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or jewellery. Keep your hair, clothing
and gloves away from moving parts. Loose clothes, jewellery or long hair can be
caught in moving parts.
g) If devices are provided for the connection of dust extraction and collection
facilities, ensure these are connected and properly used. Use of dust collection
can reduce dust-related hazards.
4) Power tool use and care
a) Do not force the power tool. Use the correct power tool for your application.
The correct power tool will do the job better and safer at the rate for which it was
designed.
b) Do not use the power tool if the switch does not turn it on and off. Any power
tool that cannot be controlled with the switch is dangerous and must be repaired.
c) Disconnect the plug from the power source and/or the battery pack from the
power tool before making any adjustments, changing accessories, or storing
power tools. Such preventive safety measures reduce the risk of starting the power
tool accidentally.
d) Store idle power tools out of the reach of children and do not allow persons
unfamiliar with the power tool or these instructions to operate the power tool.
Power tools are dangerous in the hands of untrained users.
e) Maintain power tools. 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.
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.
WARNING: When used in Australia or New Zealand, it is recommended that this tool
is ALWAYS supplied via Residual Current Device (RCD) with a rated residual current
of 30mA or less.
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.
Electrical Chainsaw Safety
WARNING: Chainsaws are potentially dangerous machines which can cause major injury if
used by untrained people
WARNING: It is recommended that this tool is ALWAYS supplied via Residual Current Device
(RCD) with a rated residual current of 30mA or less.
• Keep all parts of the body away from the saw chain when the chainsaw is operating.
Before you start the chainsaw, make sure the saw chain is not contacting anything.
A moment of inattention while operating chainsaws may cause entanglement of your
clothing or body with the saw chain
• Always hold the chainsaw with your right hand on the rear handle and your left hand on
the front handle. Holding the chainsaw with a reversed hand configuration increases the
risk of personal injury and should never be done
• Wear safety glasses and hearing protection. Further protective equipment for head,
hands, legs and feet is recommended. Adequate protective clothing will reduce personal
injury from flying debris or accidental contact with the saw chain
• Do not operate a chainsaw in a tree. Operation of a chainsaw while in a tree may result in
personal injury
• Always keep proper footing and operate the chainsaw 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 chainsaw
• 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
• When cutting a limb that is under tension, be alert for spring back. When the tension in
the wood fibres is released the spring loaded limb may strike the operator and/or throw
the chainsaw out of control
• 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
• Carry the chainsaw by the front handle with the chainsaw switched off and away from
your body. When transporting or storing the chainsaw always fit the guide bar cover.
Proper handling of the chainsaw will reduce the likelihood of accidental contact with the
moving saw chain
• Follow instructions for lubricating, chain tensioning and changing accessories. Improperly
tensioned or lubricated chain may either break or increase the chance for kickback
• Keep handles dry, clean, and free from oil and grease. Greasy, oily handles are slippery
causing loss of control.
• Cut wood only. Do not use chainsaw for purposes not intended. For example: do not
use chainsaw for cutting plastic, masonry or non-wood building materials. Use of the
chainsaw for operations different than intended could result in a hazardous situation
• DO NOT allow children or pets near the work area. Untrained bystanders are dangerous
and can cause distraction, when in the vicinity of an operational chainsaw
• Check that other people are a safe distance away from your work area before starting to
cut. When tree felling, all other people should be a minimum distance equal to twice the
height of the tree away
• DO NOT work alone. Always ensure that there is someone nearby to help in the event of
an emergency
• DO NOT use this product in wet conditions. Ensure that material to be cut is dry before
starting work, to minimize the risk of electrocution
• Use of this tool requires the use of gloves, eye/face protection, dust mask, ear defenders,
hard hat, and sturdy clothing. Chainsaws are dangerous, it is important to eliminate the
risk of blade to skin contact
• When felling trees, always plan an escape route before cutting. Ensure that there is a
clear space behind you, at least twice as far as the tree is tall. The escape route should
be clear of all obstructions
• ALWAYS keep the saw chain properly lubricated; keep covered when not in use.
Ensuring the saw chain is in good working condition lowers the risk of kickback as well as
increasing the saw chains lifespan
• ALWAYS check the workpiece for foreign objects, and the work area for fencing, cables
etc. Interaction with foreign objects during cutting increases the risk of kickback occurring.
Only use this chainsaw to cut wood. Be sure that it is safe to cut before beginning a job
• NEVER pass arms or legs below the blade when cutting. Always stand back from the
cutting area, whilst maintaining a stable position
• Be prepared for the possibility of kickback. Under some circumstances, if used incorrectly,
the chainsaw may be thrown back towards the user. Correct use and maintenance will
significantly reduce the chance of kickback occurring
• If the chainsaw jams, switch off immediately. Allow the motor to come to a complete stop
before attempting to clear jammed material
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