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Definition of kickback

Pinch kickback : 

the rapid push back of the saw chain that can occur when the wood closes 

in and pinches the moving saw chain in the cut along the top of the guide bar.

Rotational kickback : 

the rapid upward and backward motion of the saw that can occur when 

the moving saw chain near the upper portion of the tip of the guide bar contacts an object such 
as a long or branch. 

This area shows the parts of chainsaw most likely to cause kickback .
As shown in 

Fig12

Fig 12

Kickback safety precautions

 

WARNING !:

 Kickback may occur when the nose or tip of the guide bar touches an ob-

ject , or when the wood closed in and pinches the saw chain in the cut . tip contact in 
some cases may cause a lightning-fast reverse reaction . kicking the guide bar up and 
back toward the operator . pinching the saw chain along the top of the guide bar may 
push the guide bar rapidly back toward the operator . either of these reactions may 
cause you to lose control of the saw , which would result in serious personal injury . do 
not rely exclusively upon the safety devices built in to your saw . as a chain saw user , 
you should take several steps to keep your cutting jobs free from accident or injury . 

KNOWLEDGE OF KICKBACK

Summary of Contents for LS G30A

Page 1: ...UAL Save all warnings and instructions for future reference 40V CORDLESS CHAIN SAW Original Instructions LS G30A LS G30W Hotline 1300 418 640 Monday Friday 9 00am to 4 30pm Saturday 9 00am to 3 00pm Email service actionspares com au ...

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Page 3: ...ical Specifications 03 Intended Use 03 Safety Information 04 Assembly 18 Adjustment 20 Knowledge of kickback 22 Operation 25 Storing and Maintenance 34 Troubleshooting 35 Warranty Conditions 36 LS G30A LS G30W Original Instruction CONTENT ...

Page 4: ...1 Fig 1 Fig 2 Fig 3 Fig 4 1 4 5 10 11 12 25 8 9 7 6 16 17 2 3 24 21 20 23 22 18 19 13 14 15 DESCRIPTION OF PRODUCT PARTS ...

Page 5: ... 10 SDS tension knob 11 Clutch cover 12 Clamp knob 13 Tension pin Check the delivery parts Fig 5 Battery pack and charger are sold separately Carefully remove the machine from its packaging and check as the following parts are complete 14 Locking pin 15 Sprocket 16 Battery pack sold with AL GC2A only 17 Battery pack release button 18 Power indicator button 19 Power indicator 20 Charger sold with A...

Page 6: ...reliminary assessment of expo sure WARNING Depending on the actual use of the product the vibration values can differ from the declared total Adopt proper measures to protect yourself against vibration exposure Take the whole work process including times the product is running under no load or switched off into consideration This Chain saw has been designed for cutting Tree or Log The machine is t...

Page 7: ...to an accident for yourself or for others To limit the risk of injury fire or electrocu tion always apply the recommendations indicated Wear ear protection Eye protection and gloves when using the product Do not expose and operate the tool in rain Wear suitably sturdy shoes when operation the device Both of the operator s hands must be used to operate the chain saw Wear close fitting work clothes ...

Page 8: ...rning Symbols on the battery pack Batteries contain Li ion waste batteries should be sorted for eco friendly Do not dispose of waste batteries as unsorted municipal waste Do not throw into water Do not litter to fire Do not subject the battery to strong sunlight over long periods and do not leave it on a heater max 45o C Take batteries to an old battery collection point where they will be recycled...

Page 9: ...esence of flammable liq uids gases or dust Power tools create sparks which may ignite the dust or fumes 3 Keep children and bystanders away while operat ing a power tool Distractions can cause you to lose control Electrical safety 1 Power tool plugs must match the outlet Never modify the plug in any way Do not use any adapter plugs with earthed grounded power tools Unmodified plug sand matching ou...

Page 10: ...The term residual current device RCD may be replaced by the term ground fault circuit interrupt er GFCI or earth leakage circuit breaker ELCB Personal safety 1 Stay alert watch what you are doing and use common sense when operating a power tool Do not use a power tool while you are tired or under the influence of drugs alcohol or medication A moment of inattention while operating power tools may r...

Page 11: ...om moving parts Loose clothes jewellery or long hair can be caught in moving parts 7 If devices are provided for the connection of dust extraction and collection facilities ensure these are connected and properly used Use of dust col lection can reduce dust related hazards Power tool use and care 1 Do not force the power tool Use the correct pow er tool for your application The correct power tool ...

Page 12: ... power tools 6 Keep cutting tools sharp and clean Properly maintained cutting tools with sharp cutting edges are less likely to bind and are easier to control 7 Use the power tool accessories and tool bits etc in accordance with these instructions taking into account the working conditions and the work to be performed Use of the power tool for operations different from those intended could result ...

Page 13: ... qualified repair person using only identical replacement parts This will ensure that the safety of the power tool is maintained SAFETY WARNINGS FOR BATTERY PACK 1 Do not dismantle open or shred cells or battery pack 2 Do not short circuit a battery pack Do not store bat tery packs haphazardly in a box or drawer where they may short circuit each other or be short circuited by conductive materials ...

Page 14: ... maintain battery pack on charge when not in use 11 After extended periods of storage it may be neces sary to charge and discharge the battery pack sev eral times to obtain maximum performance 12 Battery pack gives its best performance when it is operated at normal room temperature 20 C 5 C 13 When disposing of battery packs keep battery packs of different electrochemical systems separate from eac...

Page 15: ... use by persons in cluding children with reduced physical sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge unless they have been given supervision or instruction concern ing use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance Additional Safety Instructions For Your Battery Charger 1 Before ...

Page 16: ...Keep battery charger s slots are free of foreign ob jects and protect against dirt and humidity Store in a dry and frost free place 15 When charging batteries ensure that the battery charger is in a well ventilated area and away from inflammable materials Batteries can get hot during charging Do not overcharge any batteries Ensure that batteries and chargers are not left unsupervised during chargi...

Page 17: ...d configuration increases the risk of personal injury and should never be done NOTE For chain saws designed with the guide bar on the left side the reference to right hand and left hand positioning is reversed 3 Wear safety glasses and hearing protection Fur ther protective equipment for head hands legs and feet is recommended Adequate protective clothing will reduce personal injury by flying debr...

Page 18: ... moving saw chain 9 Follow instructions for lubricating chain ten sioning and changing accessories Improperly tensioned or lubricated chain may either break or increase the chance for kickback 10 Keep handles dry clean and free from oil and grease Greasy oily handles are slippery causing loss of control 11 Cut wood only Do not use chain saw for purpos es not intended For example do not use chain s...

Page 19: ...tions as given below Maintain a firm grip with thumbs and fingers en circling 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 co...

Page 20: ...16 Switch off and remove the battery pack when not in use and before performing maintenance or adjust ments 17 Pull out the battery pack before you change or ad just the bar and chain Use only suitable bar Oregon 124MLEA041 and chain Oregon 90PX045X 18 Never leave the machine unattended in rooms with children 19 Keep the machine out of children s reach 20 The first time user should as a minimum pr...

Page 21: ...tion brake off As shown in Fig 6 Because the teeth of the chain saw blade are very sharp Protective gloves must be worn for all work on the chain When assembling the chain Please observe the correct running direction of the saw blade 1 Remove the clutch cover and the clamp knob 2 Lay the chain saw blade on the saw bar beginning from the top As shown in Fig 7 Fig 6 Brake on Brake off Fig 7 Saw blad...

Page 22: ...re the chain cutters on top of the guide bar face forward towards the bar tip Fig 8 4 First insert tongue locates on the bottom left of the clutch cover into its matching hole at a certain angle then Position the clutch cover and tighten the clamp knob Fig 9 5 Adjust chain tension by turning the SDS tension Knob to get proper saw chain tension The direction of adjustment should follow the marking ...

Page 23: ...will be quickly damaged If the saw chain is too loose it may get out of the guide bar groove and cause an injury NOTE All the chain links must lie properly in the guide groove of the saw rail NOTE During cutting the temperature of the chain rises and its length changes It is important therefore to check the chain tension at least every 10 minutes and to adjust it again as required NOTE A new chain...

Page 24: ...tity in the tank 2 Switch on the device see the later section switch on off 3 Hold the running chain saw approx 15cm above a suitable surface for a short time If the saw blade is adequately lubricated the oil sprayed by the chain saw will leave a slight trail NOTE If the saw blade is not adequately lubricated please contact authority Service center Fig 11 A suitable surface Slight trail ADJUSTMENT...

Page 25: ...y precautions WARNING Kickback may occur when the nose or tip of the guide bar touches an ob ject or when the wood closed in and pinches the saw chain in the cut tip contact in some cases may cause a lightning fast reverse reaction kicking the guide bar up and back toward the operator pinching the saw chain along the top of the guide bar may push the guide bar rapidly back toward the operator eith...

Page 26: ... manufacturer s sharpening and maintenance instructions for the saw chain 7 Only use replacement bars and chains specified by the manufacturer or the equivalent 8 Use extreme caution when entering a previous cut 9 Do not attempt plunge cuts if you are not familiar with this cutting technique 10 Stand to the side of the cutting path of the chainsaw 11 Cut with a correctly sharpened properly tension...

Page 27: ...e brake release on off switch and Pull hand guard toward the front handle WARNING if the chain brake does not work properly do not use the chainsaw contact a qualified service center NOTE If you have no oil available use chain lubrication oil with low adhesive additiv content The type of motor oil SAE 10W 30 is recommended Push stroke As shown in Fig14 This technique involves sawing from bottom to...

Page 28: ...wer supply You will hear a beep sound and the green LED Light will be on 2 To insert the battery pack into the charger align the raised ribs of the battery pack with the grooves of the charger then push it in Ensure the battery pack is in its place 3 The charger will communicate with the battery pack s circuitry to evaluate the capacity of the battery pack Charging status as following chart Fig 15...

Page 29: ... BEST LIFE FROM THE BATTERY Never allow the battery to completely discharge before recharging The battery pack should be placed on the charger whenever the battery pack is noticeably running down or the tool no longer performs a task it previously performed Avoid conducting short charges Make sure that the battery is fully charged every time by al lowing the charger to complete its full charging c...

Page 30: ... above 45 C Cool down hot battery pack from a just operated tool for approximately 30 minutes before at tempting to recharge Removing and inserting the battery pack As shown in Fig 16 To remove the battery pack from the tool Squeeze the battery pack release button by using thumb and index middle finger The battery pack will come out automatically Pull it out To insert the battery pack Align the ri...

Page 31: ... unless the hand guard in position brake off 1 Hold the product firmly in both hands 2 To switch on the product Press the safety lock off button then press the trigger switch and hold it in this position now the lock off button can be released 3 To switch off the product release the trigger switch Fig 18 Fig 17 9 5CM Lock off button Brake off Brake on ON OFF trigger switch OPERATION ...

Page 32: ...times during operation Never oper ate chain saw using only one hand Hold the chain saw at the right hand side of your body 3 Switch on the saw and always allow the chain blade to reach full speed before it makes contact with the wood The proper techniques for basic felling limbing and cross cutting Felling a tree When bucking and felling operations are being performed by two or more persons at the...

Page 33: ...ke the felling back cut at least 50 mm higher than the horizontal notching cut As shown in Figure 20 Keep the felling back cut parallel to the horizontal notching cut Make the felling back cut so enough wood is left to act as a hinge The hinge wood keeps the tree from twisting and falling in the wrong direction Do not cut through the hinge As the felling gets close to the hinge the tree should beg...

Page 34: ...ut from the bottom up to avoid binding the chain saw Bucking a log Bucking is cutting a log into lengths It is important to make sure your footing is firm and your weight is evenly distributed on both feet When possible the log should be raised and sup ported by the use of limbs logs or chocks Follow the simple directions for easy cutting When the log is supported along its entire length As shown ...

Page 35: ...meter to meet 1st cut to avoid pinching 1st cut underbuck 1 3 diameter to avoid splintering When the log is supported on both ends As shown in Figure 24 cut 1 3 the diameter from the top overbuck Then make the finished cut by underbucking the lower 2 3 to meet the first cut Fig 24 1st cut overbuck 1 3 diameter To avoid splintering 2nd cut underbuck 2 3 diameter to meet 1st cut To avoid pinching Lo...

Page 36: ...e cutting pressure near the end of the cut without relaxing your grip on the chain saw handles Don t let the chain contact the ground After completing the cut wait for the saw chain to stop before you move the chain saw Always stop the motor before moving from tree to tree Fig 25 Bucking a log Stand on uphill when cutting because log may roll OPERATION ...

Page 37: ...f the battery occasionally with a soft clean and dry brush A considerably shortened operating time after charging is an indication that the battery is exhausted and must be replaced 4 If you do not use the product for a long time please charge and discharge the battery park once every 6 months Cutting System Maintenance 1 Check that the lubrication system is adequate 2 Turn the bar over everyday 3...

Page 38: ... the warranty you can also endanger yourself and your environment Fault malfunction Cause Remedy Product not running Battery discharged Charge rechargeable battery battery pack does not sit its place correctly Install the battery pack once again Chain brake is activated Pull the hand guard toward front handle Device defective Contact service partner Chain brake does not stop saw Chain brake defect...

Page 39: ...on approved parts have been used iv where this product has been used for trade industrial or commercial purposes Should service become necessary during the warranty period the purchaser should contact Action Spares on 1300 418 640 In order to obtain warranty service the purchaser must present the store receipt showing the name of the retailer and the date of purchase The period of the warranty beg...

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