EN
‐
4
PATRIOT
PS
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
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.
Causes
and
operator
prevention
of
kickback:
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
sudden
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
exclusively
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:
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.
Kickback
forces
can
be
controlled
by
the
operator,
if
proper
precautions
are
taken.
Do
not
let
go
of
the
chain
saw.
Do
not
overreach
and
do
not
cut
above
shoulder
height.
This
helps
prevent
unintended
tip
contact
and
enables
better
control
of
the
chain
saw
in
unexpected
situations.
Only
use
replacement
bars
and
chains
specified
by
the
manufacturer.
Incorrect
replacement
bars
and
chains
may
cause
chain
breakage
and/or
kickback.
Follow
the
manufacturer’s
sharpening
and
maintenance
instructions
for
the
saw
chain.
Decreasing
the
depth
gauge
height
can
lead
to
increased
kickback.
Important
instructions
for
your
personal
safety
We
strongly
recommend
that
first
time
users
obtain
practical
instruction
in
the
use
of
the
chain
saw
and
protective
equipment
from
an
experienced
user.
Initial
practise
should
be
completed
sawing
logs
on
a
cutting
horse
or
stand.
Ensure
that
the
wood
when
cutting
couldnot
curl.
Use
whenever
possible
to
cut
cutting
horse
or
stand.
Supply
line
/
extension
cable
route
so
as
not
to
get
caught
in
branches
etc.
while
cutting.
The
so
‐
called
piercing
cuts
may
only
be
performed
by
trained
personnel.
Take
care
of
your
chain
saw,
even
when
not
in
use.
Do
not
store
your
chain
saw
so
hampered.
Store
chain
saw
in
a
dry
and
safe
place
out
of
reach
of
children.
We
recommend
draining
the
oil
tank
prior
to
storage.
When
working,
be
sure
of
your
footing
and
pre
‐
plan
a
safe
exit
from
a
falling
tree
or
branches.
Use
wedges
to
help
control
felling
and
prevent
pinching
the
guide
bar
and
saw
chain
in
the
cut.
Treat
the
chain.
Keep
the
saw
chain
sharp
and
properly
tensioned
at
the
bar.
Ensure
that
the
saw
chain
and
guide
bar
are
clean
and
well
greased.
Keep
handles
dry,
clean
and
free
of
oil
and
grease.
Avoid
cutting
prepared
timber.
into
the
ground.
into
the
wire
fences,
nails,
etc.
on
the
ladders,
scaffolds,
or
trees,
etc.
Additional
safety
guidelines
Ensure
someone
is
nearby
(but
at
a
safe
distance)
in
case
of
an
accident.
Have
a
first
aid
kit
prepared.
