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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 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 lubrication, chain tensioning
and changing accessories. Improperly tensioned or
lubricated chains may either break or increase the
chance for kickback.
■ Keep handles dry, clean, and free from oil and grease.
Greasy, oily handles are slippery and can causing the
loss of control.
■ Cut wood only. Do not use chain saw for purposes
not intended. For example: do not use the chain saw
for cutting plastic, masonry or non-wood building
materials. Use of the chain saw for operations different
than intended can result in a hazardous situation.
■ Causes and operator prevention of kickback
a. 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.
b. Tip contact in some cases may cause a sudden
reverse reaction, kicking the guide bar up and back
towards the operator.
c. Pinching the saw chain along the top of the guard
bar may push the guide bar rapidly back towards the
operator.
d. Either of these reactions may cause you to lose control
of the saw which could result in serious 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.
e. 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:
1. 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 force. Kickback forces can be controlled by
the operator, if proper precautions are taken. Do not
let go of the chain saw.
2. Do not overreach and do not cut above shoulder
height. This helps to prevent unintended tip contact
and enables better control of the chain saw in
unexpected situations.
3. Only use replacement bars and chains specified by
the manufacturer. Incorrect replacement bars and
chains may cause chain breakage and/or kickback.
4. Follow the manufacturer’s sharpening and maintenance
instructions for the saw chain. Decreasing the depth
gauge height can lead to increased kickback.
■ It is recommended to use a residual current device
with a tripping current of 30mA or less.
■ Ensure that the power cord and the extension cord of
the chain saw cannot become entangled in branches
or any other objects during the usage of the chain saw.
■ If you are an unexperienced user of the chain saw, you
should practice cutting logs on a saw-horse or cradle
before using the chain saw without these supporting
tools.
■ The chain saw has a high starting current and
should be connected to a robust power supply. The
chain saw should be connected to a power source
with an impedance of Zsysmax=0.12+0.08j or less.
Please consult your electricity provider or authority if
necessary.
INTENDED USE
This chain saw is intended for use to cut wood pieces,
trees and wooden logs in domestic use.
Do not use for any task other than those specified in the
chapter ‘INTENDED USE’. Furthermore, this product is
not intended to be used for professional tree services.
RESIDUAL RISKS:
Even with the intended use of the appliance there is
always a residual risk, which can not prevent. According
to the type and construction of the appliance the following
potential hazards might apply:
■ Contact with exposed saw teeth of the saw chain
(cutting hazards)
■ Access to the rotating saw chain (cutting hazards)
■ Unforeseen, abrupt movement of the guide bar
(cutting hazards)
■ Flung out of parts from the saw chain (Cutting/Injection
hazards)
■ Flung out of parts of the work piece
■ Inhalation of work peace particles
■ Skin contact with the fuel oil
■ Loss of hearing, if no required ear protection used
during work.
