8
chain is not contacting anything.
A moment of
inattention while operating chainsaws may cause
entanglement of your clothing or body with the
saw chain.
· Always hold the chainsaw with your right
hand on the rear handle and your left hand on
the front handle.
Holding the chainsaw with a
reversed hand configuration increases the risk of
personal injury and should never be done.
· 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 chainsaw in a tree.
Operation
of a chainsaw while up in a tree may result in
personal injury.
· Always keep proper footing and operate the
chainsaw only when standing on a fixed,
secure and level surface.
Slippery or unstable
surfaces, such as ladders, may cause a loss of
balance or control of the chainsaw.
· 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
chainsaw out of control.
· Use extreme caution when cutting brush and
saplings.
The slender material may catch the saw
