This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced
physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless
they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a
person responsible for their safety.
Recommendations for the use of a residual current device with a rated
residual current of 30mA or less.
• 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.
•
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
configuration increases the risk of personal injury and should never be done.
•
Hold the power tool by insulated gripping surfaces only, because the saw
chain main contact hidden wiring or its own cord.
Saw chains contacting as
a “live wire may make exposed metal parts of the tool “live” and could give the
operator an electric shock.
• Wear safety glasses and hearing protection. Further protective equipment for head,
hands, legs and feet is recommended. Adequate protective clothing will reduce
personal injury by flying debris or accidental contact with the saw chain.
•
Do not operate a chain saw in a tree.
Operation of a chain saw while up in a tree
may result in personal injury.
• Always keep proper footing and operate the chain saw only when standing on
fixed, secure and level surface. Slippery or unstable surfaces such as ladders may
cause a loss of balance or control of the chain saw.
•
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.
•
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.
• 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.
•
Follow instructions for lubricating, chain tensioning and changing
accessories.
Improperly tensioned or lubricated chain may either break or
increase the chance for kickback.
•
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.
•
Keep all parts of the body away from the cutter blade.
Do not remove cut
material or old material to be cut when blades are moving. Make sure the switch
is off when clearing jammed material. A moment of inattention while operating the
hedge trimmer may result in serious personal injury.
•
Carry the hedge trimmer by the handle with the cutter blade stopped.
When
transporting or storing the hedge trimmer always fit the blade cover. Proper
handling of the hedge trimmer will reduce possible personal injury from the cutter
blades.
•
Hold the power tool by insulated gripping surfaces only, because the cutter
blade may contact hidden wiring or its own cord.
Cutter blades contacting a
“live” wire may make exposed metal parts of the power tool “live” and could give
the operator an electric shock.
•
Keep cable away from cutting area.
The cable may be hidden in shrubs and can
be accidentally cut by the blade during operation.
•
Perform visual inspection on the hedge being trimmed.
Ensure that there are
no wire fences or foreign objects that may come into contact with the Pole Hedge
Trimmer during operation.
•
If the cord becomes damaged during use, disconnect the cord from the
supply immediately.
DO NOT TOUCH THE CORD BEFORE DISCONNECTING
THE SUPPLY. Do not use the Pole Hedge trimmer if the cord is damaged or
worn.
•
Inspect and maintain the Pole Hedge Trimmer regularly.
Have the Pole Hedge
•
Trimmer repaired by an authorized repairer.
• Keep extension cord away from cutting blades.
•
Never allow children or people unfamiliar with these instructions to use the Pole
Hedge Trimmer.
• Avoid using the Pole Hedge Trimmer, while people, especially children or pets are
nearby.
•
Use the Pole Hedge Trimmer only in daylight.
•
Never operate the Pole Hedge Trimmer with a damaged cutting blade.
•
Switch on the Pole Hedge Trimmer only when hands and feet are away from the
cutting blades.
•
Use only manufacturer’s recommended replacement parts and accessories.
•
Always disconnect the Pole Hedge Trimmer from the mains power outlet and put
the blade cover on when leaving the Pole Hedge Trimmer unattended.
•
Disconnect the Pole Hedge Trimmer from the mains power outlet before carrying
out any maintenance or cleaning work.
• When not in use, store the Pole Hedge Trimmer out of the reach of children
• Face the cutting blades away from yourself, other people and and animals while the
• power is connected to the Pole Hedge Trimmer (especially during operation).
•
Use both handles and shoulder strap.
• Keep ventilation openings clear of debris. Keep handles dry, clean and free of oil
and grease.
•
Never reach underneath the Pole Hedge Trimmer cutting blades until it has
completely stopped and the power has been disconnected.
This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with
reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and
knowledge,
unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of
the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.
Recommendations for the use of a residual current device
with a rated residual
current of 30mA or less.
Using an Extension Lead
Always use an approved extension lead suitable for the power input of this tool. Before
use, inspect the extension lead for signs of damage, wear and ageing. Replace the
extension lead if damaged or defective.
When using an extension lead on a reel, always unwind the lead completely. Use of
an extension lead not suitable for the power input of the tool or which is damaged or
defective may result in a risk of fire and electric shock. It is recommended that the
extension lead is a maximum of 25m in length. Do Not use multiple extension leads.
HEDGE TRIMMER SAFETY WARNINGS
CHAINSAW SAFETY WARNINGS
