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FOR SAFE OPERATION
FOR SAFE OPERATION
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Sawdust, fumes, smoke and lubrication oil mist may be produced
while using the machine may be hazardous to health. If dust is
generated, wear a dust mask.
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Never touch the cover, guide bar, saw chain or nut with bare hands
while the engine is in operation or immediately after shutting down
the engine. Doing so could result in serious burns because of high
temperature.
KICKBACK SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
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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 lightning fast
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.
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When the chainsaw fails to dig in during a cut, the guide bar can
begin hopping or dangerously skidding along the surface of the log
or branch, possibly resulting in the loss of control of the chainsaw.
To prevent or reduce skating or bouncing, hold the chainsaw with
two hands and make sure the saw chain establishes a groove for
cutting.
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Do not rely exclusively on the safety devices built into your saw.
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With a basic understanding of kickback you can reduce or
eliminate the element of surprise. Sudden surprise contributes to
accidents.
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Keep a good grip on the saw with both hands, the right hand on
the top handle, and the left hand on the front handle, when the
engine is running. Use a firm grip with thumbs and fingers
encircling the chain saw handles. A firm grip will help you reduce
kickback and maintain control of the saw.
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You cannot control reactive forces and you may lose control of
the saw, which can result in skating and bouncing of the bar
along the limb or log.
REDUCING THE RISK OF KICKBACK
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Work cautiously and methodically
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Hold the chain saw firmly with both hands and maintain a secure
grip
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Always cut at full throttle
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Be aware of the location of the guide bar nose
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Do not cut with the guide bar nose
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Be especially careful with small, tough limbs, undergrowth and
offshoots – the saw chain may become caught in them
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Never cut several limbs at once
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Do not lean too far forward
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Do not cut above shoulder height
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Use extreme caution when re-entering a previous cut
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Do not attempt plunge cuts if you are not experienced in this
cutting technique
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Be alert for shifting of the log or other forces that may cause the
cut to close and pinch the chain
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Always cut with a correctly sharpened, properly tensioned saw
chain – the depth gauge setting must not be too large
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Use low-kickback saw chains as well as narrow-radius guide
bars
HANDLING FUEL
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The engine of our product is designed to run on a mixed fuel, which
contains highly flammable gasoline. Never store cans of fuel or refill
the tank of the unit in any place where there is a boiler, stove, wood
fire, electrical sparks, welding sparks, or any other source of heat or
fire which might ignite the fuel.
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Never smoke while operating the unit or refilling its fuel tank.
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When refilling the tank, always turn off the engine and allow it to
cool down. Take a careful look around to make sure that there are
no sparks or open flames anywhere nearby before refuelling.
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Wipe spilled fuel completely using a dry rag if any spillage occurs
during refuelling.
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After refuelling, screw the fuel cap back tightly onto the fuel tank
and then carry the unit to a spot 3m or more away from where it
was refuelled before turning on the engine.
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Always drain all fluids (fuel & oil) after use.
EFFECTS OF VIBRATION
Vibration white finger (VWF) is an injury triggered by continuous use of
vibrating hand-held machinery.
If you continue to use high-vibration tools these symptoms will probably
get worse, for example:
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the numbness in your hands could become permanent and you
won’t be able to feel things at all;
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you will have difficulty picking up small objects such as screws or
nails;
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Vibration White Finger (VWF) could happen more frequently and
affect more of your fingers.
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