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sure that the
cable/
extension cord is kept behind the
user, controlling that it does not create a source of
danger for the user or for other persons, and check
that it cannot be damaged (by heat, sharp objects,
sharp edges, oil, etc); Always assume a stable
standing position on both legs; keep the handles dry
and clean; during use keep all body parts and
clothing well clear of the
chain
; turn off the
switch
,
wait until the chain has stopped turning, and activate
the
chain brake lever
before putting down the saw;
never attempt to cut at heights over shoulder height;
always handle the machine with the utmost care;
check that the oil level never drops below MIN level,
controlling frequently, before and during use; Always
remain on the left hand side of the machine during
use, and take great care if the
bar
needs to be
inserted in a previously cut slit; remove the
bar
from
the slit when the
chain
is still in rotation.
12. Transport and storage precautions.
Each time
the work area is changed to another location,
disconnect the machine from the main line and
activate the
chain brake lever.
Mount the
guide bar
cover guard
each time before transporting or storage.
Always carry the machine by hand with the
bar
facing
backwards, or when transporting the machine in a
vehicle, always attach it securely to prevent damage.
Never carry the machine by the
cable.
After use,
store the machine in a dry, high place, far from heat
sources and out of reach of children.
13. Precautions against fire risk.
Never use the
machine in areas where there are naked flames,
inflammable or potentially explosive materials.
14. Kickback reaction.
The kickback reaction
consists of a violent upwards-reverse action of the
bar
towards the user. This generally occurs if the
upper part of the bar nose (called the “kickback
danger zone”) comes into contact with some object,
or if the
chain
is blocked in the wood. The kickback
reaction is a very quick sudden motion along the bar
cutting plane (generally in an upward direction, but
this also depends on the machine position during
cutting action). Kickback can make the user loose
control of the machine provoking dangerous and
even mortal accidents (i.e: if the saw with the chain in
rotation is thrust back against the user). The
chain
brake lever
and other safety devices are not sufficient
to protect the user against injury: the user must be
well aware of the conditions that can provoke the
reaction, and prevent them by paying very close
attention according to experience, together with
prudent and correct machine handling (for example:
never cut several branches at a time because this
can cause accidental impact on the “kickback danger
zone”; never mount incorrect
bars
or
chains
; make
sure the
chain
is always sharp and sharpen
according to correct methods, because incorrect
sharpening can cause kickback; when choosing the
bar
, remember that the smaller the nose radius, the
smaller the kickback danger zone).
C. SAFETY EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION
1,3,6,8,12
SWITCH BLOCK
Your machine is equipped with a device (fig.1) that
when deactivated, stops the
switch
from being
pressed thus preventing accidental start-up.
FRONT HAND GUARD / CHAIN BRAKE LEVER
The front hand guard
(fig.2) is designed to prevent
your left hand from coming into contact with the
chain
(on condition that the machine is held correctly
according to instructions) . The
front hand guard
also
acts as a
chain brake
, including a device that blocks
the chain in a few fractions of a second in the case of
kickback. The
chain brake
is released when the
front
hand guard
is pulled backwards and blocked in
position (the chain is able to move). The
chain brake
is activated when the
front hand guard
is pushed
forward (the chain is blocked).
The
chain brake
can be activated in two modes: the
first using the left wrist by pushing forwards, or when
it comes into contact with the brake system as a result
of kickback; or by inertia, in the case of particularly
violent kickback.
When the machine is used with the
bar
in horizontal
position, for example during tree felling, the
chain
brake
offers less protection, because it can be
activated by inertia only, since the user’s hand is
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