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strike the operator and/or throw the
chain saw out of control.
g)
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.
h)
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 Iikelihood of accidentaI
contact with the moving saw chain.
i)
Follow instructions for lubricating,
chain tensioning and changing ac-
cessories.
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.
m)
Hold the power tool only on the in
-
sulated handle surfaces, as the saw
chain can come into contact with
concealed power lines or the mains
cable to the equipment.
Contact
between the saw chain and a live wire
can make metal parts of the equip-
ment live and cause an electric shock.
n) If the supply cord of this power tool
is damaged, it must be replaced by
a specially prepared cord available
through the service organization.
o) Use only approved mains cables of
the type H07RN-F that are intended
for outdoor use. The wire cross sec-
tion of the mains cable must be at
least 2.5 mm
2
. Always roll out the ca-
ble reel completely before use. Check
the mains cable for damages.
7)
CAUSES AND OPERATOR PRE-
VENTION OF KICKBACK
Beware of kickback! Be careful of
kickback of the machine during
work. There is danger of injury
here. You can avoid kickbacks by
exercising caution and using a cor-
rect 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.
Tip contact in some cases may cause a sud-
den 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 exclu-
sively 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.
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