Ikra IECS 1835, Operating Instructions Manual

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operator and/or the chain saw resulting in a
loss of control.
• Apply particular caution when cutting
brush and young trees. The thin material
may get caught in the chain and hit you or
throw you off balance.
• Carry the switched-off chain saw using
the front handle with the chain pointing
away from your body. Always put on the
protection cover when transporting or
storing the chain saw. The careful handling
of the chain saw reduces the risk of acciden-
tally touching the sharp cutting chain.
• Follow the instructions for lubrication,
chain tension and changing accessories.
An improperly tensioned or lubricated chain
may either break or considerably increase the
risk of a kickback.
• Keep the handles dry, clean and free from
oil and grease. Fatty, oily handles are slip-
pery and may lead to a loss of control.
• Use the chain saw for cutting wood only!
Do not use the chain saw for works it
is not designed for. – Example: Do not
use the chain saw for cutting plastics,
brickwork or other construction materials
that are not made of wood. The use of the
chain saw for applications, for which it is not
designed, may result in dangerous situations.
7) Causes of kickbacks and how to avoid them
A kickback can occur if the tip of the guide bar
touches an object or the wood to be cut pinches
the bar inside the cut.
In some cases, touching an object with the tip
of the bar may lead to an unexpected, sudden
backward movement, in the course of which the
guide bar is ‘kicked’ upwards and in the direction
of the operator.
The pinching of the chain at the upper edge of
the guide bar may fiercely throw the bar back in
the direction of the operator.
In both cases, you may loose the control over the
saw and get seriously hurt. Do not exclusively
rely on the chainsaw’s built-in safety features.
As a user of a chainsaw you should take several
precautions to continuously work without having
accidents or suffering injuries.
A kickback is the result of a wrong or improper
use of the power tool. It may be avoided by tak-
ing the following proper precautions:
• Hold the saw with both hands with the
thumbs and fingers firmly embracing the
handles of the chainsaw. Position your
body and arms such that you can with-
stand the power of a kickback. When prop-
er precautions are taken the operator will be
able to control the power of a kickback. Never
let go of the chainsaw!
• Avoid unusual postures and do not cut
above shoulder height. This avoids acci-
dentally touching objects with the tip of the
bar and allows for a better control of the
chainsaw in unexpected situations.
• Only use the replacement bars and chains
prescribed by the manufacturer. The use of
wrong replacement bars and chains may lead
to chain breaks or kickbacks.
• Adhere to the manufacturer’s instructions
to sharpen and maintain the chain. Depth
limiters that are too low increase the risk of
a kickback.
• Set the loop so that it is not detected dur-
ing operation of branches or the like.
8) Important instructions for your personal
safety
A) General safety instructions
1. Never attempt to use an incomplete machine
or one which an unauthorised alteration has
been implemented.
2. These devices are not designed to be op-
erated by persons who have insufficient
experience and/or insufficient knowledge or
by persons with impaired physical, sensory
or mental capabilities, unless they are being
supervised by a person who is responsible
for their safety or they are receiving instruc-
tions about how these devices are to be
used.
3. Children and young persons under 18 may
not operate electrical chainsaws, with the
exception of apprentices older than 16 under
the supervision of a trained adult.
4. The chainsaw may only be used by persons
who have sufficient experience.
5. Always keep these Operating Instructions
together with the chainsaw.
6. Only lend or give this chainsaw to persons
who are familiar with its use. Also give them
these Operating Instructions.
B) Instructions on using the chainsaw safely
7. Attention! Read the Operating Instructions
carefully and have yourself instructed in the