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PRODUCT SAFETY WARNINGS
PRODUCT SAFETY WARNINGS
recommended. Adequate protective clothing will reduce
personal injury by flying debris or accidental contact with
the saw chain.
7. Do not use the chainsaw while up a tree unless you are
specially trained to do this. Otherwise you risk injuring
yourself if you use the chainsaw inappropriately whilst up
a tree.
8. Always keep proper footing and operate the chainsaw
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 chainsaw.
9. When cutting a branch that is under tension be alert
for spring back. When the tension in the wood fibres is
released the spring loaded branch may strike the operator
and/or throw the chainsaw out of control.
10. Use extreme caution when cutting branches and
saplings. The slender material may catch the saw chain
and be whipped toward you or pull you off balance.
11. Carry the chainsaw by the front handle with the
chainsaw switched off and away from your body. When
transporting or storing the chainsaw always fit the guide
bar cover. Proper handling of the chainsaw will reduce
the likelihood of accidental contact with the moving saw
chain.
12. Follow instructions for lubricating, chain tensioning
and changing accessories. An improperly tensioned or
lubricated chain may either break or increase the chance
for kickback.
13. Keep handles dry, clean, and free from oil and grease.
Greasy, oily handles are slippery causing loss of control.
14. Cut wood only. Do not use chainsaw for purposes not
intended. For example: do not use chainsaw for cutting
plastic, masonry or non-wood building materials. Use of
the chainsaw for operations different than intended could
result in a hazardous situation.
15. Follow the manufacturer’s instructions for operation,
sharpening and maintaining the saw chain.
The risk of kickback is increased if the depth limiter is set
too low.
a. Take special care when cutting undergrowth and young
trees. The thin material can become caught in the saw
chain and whip back towards you or make you lose your
balance.
b. Do not cut into the ground, metal fences or similar
unsuitable items and materials.
c. We recommend that people who are using a chainsaw
for the first time should arrange for a well-versed person
to instruct them on how to work with a chainsaw and the
safety equipment, for example in the form of practical
exercises (cutting wood on a sawing trestle, etc.).
d. Keep your working area free of obstacles and ensure
that you have adequate freedom of movement. Do not
work in constricted areas in which you could continuously
get too close to the operating saw chain.
e. Keep your working area tidy and free of off-cuts and
other obstacles over which you could stumble.
f. Ensure that you maintain a steady foothold. Only use
the chainsaw on flat surfaces where you have a firm
footing. Never work on ladders or on slippery surfaces
on which you could lose your balance or otherwise lose
control of the chainsaw.
