STERWINS 3276000242031, Legal And Safety Instructions

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2. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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 product 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:
1. Maintain a firm grip, with thumbs and fingers encircling the product
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
product.
2. Do not overreach. This helps prevent unintended tip contact and
enables better control of the product 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.
Vibration and noise reduction
To reduce the impact of noise and vibration emission, limit the time of
operation, use low-vibration and low-noise operating modes as well as
wear personal protective equipment.
Take the following points into account to minimize the vibration and
noise exposure risks:
1. Only use the product as intended by its design and these instructions.
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