STERWINS 3276000660170, Assemby - Use - Maintenance Manual

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• Cut wood 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.
• Hold the power tool by insulated gripping surfaces only, because the saw
chain may contact hidden wiring.
Saw chains contacting a "live" wire may make
exposed metal parts of the power tool "live" and could give the operator an electric shock.
2.12 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.
2.13 RESIDUAL RISKS
• Familiarise yourself with the use of this product by means of this instruction manual.
Memorise the safety directions and follow them to the letter. This will help to prevent
risks and hazards. Always be alert when using this product, so that you can recognise and
handle risks early. Fast intervention can prevent serious injury and damage to property.
Switch off and disconnect from the battery if there are malfunctions.