PrimAster PMAKS 40, Original Instructions Manual

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Additional Safety and Working
Instructions
It is recommended to cut logs on a saw-horse or cradle
when operating the machine for the first time.
Ensure all guards, handles, and spiked bumper are
properly fitted and are in good condition.
Persons using the chain saw should be in good health.
The chain saw is heavy, so the operator must be physically
fit.
The operator should be alert, have a good vision,
mobility, balance, and manual dexterity. If there is any
doubt, do not operate the chain saw.
Do not start using the chain saw until you have a clear
work area, secure footing, and a planned retreat path
away from a falling tree. Beware of the emission of
lubricant mist and saw dust.Wear a mask or respirator, if
required.
Do not cut vines and/or small undergrowth (less than 75
mm in diameter).
Always hold the chain saw with both hands during
operation. Use a firm grip with thumbs and fingers
encircling the chain saw handles. Right hand must be on
the rear handle and left hand on the front handle.
Before starting the chain saw, make sure the saw chain is
not contacting any object.
Do not modify the chain saw in any way or use it to power
any attachments or devices not recommended by the
manufacturer for your chain saw.
There should be a first-aid kit containing large wound
dressings and a means to summon attention (e.g., whistle)
close to the operator. A larger more comprehensive kit
should be reasonably nearby.
An incorrectly tensioned chain can jump off the guide bar
and could result in serious injury or fatality. The length of
the chain depends on the temperature. Check the tension
frequently.
You should get used to your new chain saw by making
simple cuts on securely supported wood. Do this
whenever you have not operated the saw for some time.
To reduce the risk of injury associated with contacting
moving parts, always stop the motor, apply the chain
brake, remove the battery pack and make sure all moving
parts have come to a stop before:
• cleaning or clearing a blockage
• leaving the machine unattended
• installing or removing attachments
• checking, conducting maintenance or working on the
machine
The size of the work area depends on the job being
performed as well as the size of the tree or work piece
involved.For example, felling a tree requires a larger work
area than making other cuts, i.e., bucking cuts, etc. The
operator needs to be aware and in control of everything
happening in the work area.
Do not cut with your body in line with the guide bar and
chain.If you experience kickback, this will help prevent
the chain coming into contact with your head or body.
Do not use a back-and-forward sawing motion, let the
chain do the work.Keep the chain sharp and do not try to
push the chain through the cut.
Do not put pressure on the saw at the end of the cut.Be
ready to take on the weight of the saw as it cuts free from
the wood. Failure to do so could result in possible serious
personal injury.
Do not stop the saw in the middle of a cutting operation.
Keep the saw running until it is already removed from the
cut.Do not fix the on/off switch in the „on“ position when
using the saw hand-held.
Remove the battery pack before starting any work on the
appliance.
WARNING! To reduce the risk of fire, personal injury, and
product damage due to a short circuit, never immerse
your device, battery pack or charger in fluid or al-low a
fluid to flow inside them. Corrosive or conductive fluids,
such as seawater, certain industrial chemicals, and bleach
or bleach containing products, etc., Can cause a short
circuit.
Use only System
Typ LI22-2/ LBB25R chargers for
charging System CGC20G battery packs.
Never break open battery packs and chargers and store
only in dry rooms. Keep dry at all times.
Push and pull
The reaction force is always opposite to the direction
the chain is moving. Thus, the operator must be ready
to control the tendency for the machine to pull away
(forward motion) when cutting on the bottom edge of
the bar and the push backwards (towards the operator)
when cutting along the top edge.
Saw jammed in the cut
Stop the chain saw and make it safe. Do not try to force
the chain and bar out of the cut as this is likely to break
the chain, which may swing back and strike the operator.
This situation normally occurs because the wood is
incorrectly supported which forces the cut to close under
compression, thereby pinching the blade. If adjusting the
support does not release the bar and chain, use wooden
wedges or a lever to open the cut and release the saw.
Never try to start the chain saw when the guide bar is
already in a cut or kerf.
Skating / Bouncing
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, always use the saw with both hands
make sure the saw chain establishes a groove for cutting.
Never cut small, flexible branches or brushes with your
chainsaw. Their size and flexibility can easily cause the
saw to bounce towards you or bind up with enough force
to cause a kickback. The best tool for that kind of work is a
hand saw, pruning shears, an axe or other hand tools.
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