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6. 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 main
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tained.
b. Never service damaged battery packs. Service of battery packs should only be performed by the manufacturer or authorized service providers.
General Chain Saw Safety Warnings
a. Keep all parts of the body away from the saw chain when the chain saw is operating. Before you start the chain saw, make sure the saw chain is not contacting
anything. A moment of inattention while operating chain saws may cause entanglement of your clothing or body with the saw chain.
b. Always hold the chain saw with your right hand on the rear handle and your left hand on the front handle. Holding the chain saw with a reversed hand con
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figuration increases the risk of personal injury and should never be done.
c. Hold the chain saw 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 chain saw “live” and could give the operator an electric shock.
d. Wear eye protection. Further protective equipment for hearing, head, hands, legs and feet is recommended. Adequate protective equipment will reduce
personal injury from flying debris or accidental contact with the saw chain.
e. Do not operate a chain saw in a tree, on a ladder, from a rooftop, or any unstable support. Operation of a chain saw in this manner could result in serious
personal injury.
f. Always keep proper footing and operate the chain saw only when standing on fixed, secure and level surface. Slippery or unstable surfaces may cause a loss
of balance or control of the chain saw.
g. 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 chain saw out of control.
h. 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.
i. 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 likelihood of accidental contact with the moving saw chain.
j. Follow instructions for lubricating, chain tensioning and changing the bar and chain. Improperly tensioned or lubricated chain may eitherbreak or increase
the chance for kickback.
k. Cut wood only. Do not use chain saw for purposes not intended. For example: do not use chain saw for cutting metal, plastic, masonry or non-wood building
materials. Use of the chain saw for operations different than intended could result in a hazardous situation.
l. Do not attempt to fell a tree until you have an understanding of the risks and how to avoid them. Serious injury could occur to the operator or bystanders
while felling a tree.
k. Cut wood only. Do not use chain saw for purposes not intended. For example: do not use chain saw for cutting metal, plastic, masonry or non-wood build
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ing materials. Use of the chain saw for operations different than intended could result in a hazardous situation.
l. Do not attempt to fell a tree until you have an understanding of the risks and how to avoid them. Serious injury could occur to the operator or bystanders
while felling a tree.
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 chainsaw 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 chainsaw 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 chainsaw.
•Do not overreach and do not cut above shoulder height. This helps prevent unintended tip contact and enables better control of the chainsaw in unexpected
situations.
• Only use replacement bars and saw chains specified by the manufacturer. Incorrect replacement bars and saw 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.
• Do not rely exclusively upon the safety devices built into your saw. As a chainsaw user, you should take several steps to keep your cutting jobs free from
accident or injury.
Additional Chain Saw Safety Warnings
a. We recommend that the first-time users should, as a minimum practice, cutting logs on a saw-horse or cradle.
b. The machine shall be used in a covered and dry area. The ambient temperature shall be included between 15°C and 30°C. The humidity level shall be less
than 60%.
Safety Warnings for Battery Pack
a. Do not attempt to recharge a non-rechargeable battery pack.
b. Do not disassemble or modify the battery pack. This can damage safety features.
c. Do not connect the positive (+) and negative (-) terminals with metal objects or store the battery pack with metal objects such as coins or screws. This can
cause short-circuiting and generate enough heat to cause burns.
d. Do not incinerate the battery pack or expose to excessive heat. This can melt insulation or damage safety features.
e. Do not use, charge, or store near heat higher than 40°C. This can cause overheating and internal short-circuiting.
f. Do not expose to extremely wet conditions. This can damage safety features, cause extremely high current and voltage charging, and lead to abnormal
chemical reactions.
g. Use only the charger specifically designed for the battery pack, and follow the safety precautions described in “Charger Safety”. Using another charger can
damage safety features, cause extremely high current and voltage charging, and lead to abnormal chemical reactions.
h. Do not strike, pierce, or throw the battery pack, and do not use a damaged or deformed battery pack.
