Rockwell RG8356.9, Manual

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18V POLE CHAIN SAW EN
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.
FOR CHAIN SAW WITH THE
EXTENDED POLE SAFETY WARNINGS
1. Do not use the machine when the operator is tired, ill
or under the influence of alcohol or other drugs.
2. To reduce the risk, please keep bystanders at a safe
distance from the machine during its operation.
3. Be aware of the dangers of operating positions,the
operator may be struck by falling branches or by
those that rebound after hitting the ground. Remove
the branches in sections.
4. Keep a firm footing and balance during operating.
Use the harness provided.
5. Keep the machine a sufficient distance away from
overhead electrical power lines.
SAFETY WARNINGS FOR BATTERY
PACK
a) Do not dismantle, open or shred cells or battery
pack.
b) Do not short-circuit a battery pack. Do not store
battery packs haphazardly in a box or drawer
where they may short-circuit each other or be
short-circuited by conductive materials. When
battery pack is not in use, keep it away from other
metal objects, like paper clips, coins, keys, nails,
screws or other small metal objects, that can make
a connection from one terminal to another. Shorting
the battery terminals together may cause burns or a
fire.
c) Do not expose battery pack to heat or fire. Avoid
storage in direct sunlight.
d) Do not subject battery pack to mechanical shock.
e) In the event of battery leaking, do not allow the
liquid to come into contact with the skin or eyes. If
contact has been made, wash the affected area with
copious amounts of water and seek medical advice.
f) Seek medical advice immediately if a cell or
battery pack has been swallowed.
g) Keep battery pack clean and dry.
h) Wipe the battery pack terminals with a clean dry
cloth if they become dirty.
i) Battery pack needs to be charged before use.
Always refer to this instruction and use the correct
charging procedure.
j) Do not maintain battery pack on charge when not in
use.
k) After extended periods of storage, it may
be necessary to charge and discharge the
battery pack several times to obtain maximum
performance.
l) Battery pack gives its best performance when it is
operated at normal room temperature (20 °C ± 5 °C).
m) When disposing of battery packs, keep battery
packs of different electrochemical systems
separate from each other.
n) Recharge only with the charger specified by
POSITEC. Do not use any charger other than that
specifically provided for use with the equipment.
A charger that is suitable for one type of battery pack
may create a risk of fire when used with another
battery pack.
o) Do not use any battery pack which is not designed
for use with the equipment.
p) Keep battery pack out of the reach of children.