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Chain saw safety warnings:
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.
NOTE For chain saws designed with the guide bar on the left side, the reference to “right hand” and “left hand” positioning is reversed.
Hold the power tool 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 power 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 fibers is
released the spring loaded limb may strike the operator and/or throw the chain saw out of control.
Use extreme caution when cutting brushes 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 woods 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.
Additional instructions
It is recommended to use of a residual current device with a tripping current of 30 mA or less.
WARNING! When using this type of power tool, basic precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of
fire, electric shock and injury.
Read all instructions carefully before attempting to use this product and retain these instructions. Be familiar with
all the operations described in these operating instructions. This product must be operated by experienced users.
If you are giving this machine to others, please also provide them with this instructions manual.
Also read all markings on the product. The symbols on the tools are explained in the manual.
Use this machine as described in this instruction manual. It is strictly forbidden to use this tool for applications
other than those described in this manual.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in serious injuries and, in some cases, death.
