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ZIPPER MASCHINEN GmbH www.Zipper-Maschinen.at
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Kickback
A kickback can occur when the tip of the guide rail touches an object or when the wood bends
and the saw chain becomes jammed in the cut. If the rail tip touches an object, this may
occasionally cause an unexpected reaction directed backwards, throwing the guide rail upwards
and in the direction of the operator. If the saw chain jams on the upper edge of the guide rail, the
rail may quickly recoil in the direction of the operator. Any of these reactions may cause loss of
control of the saw and potentially serious injuries. Do not rely solely on the safety devices
integrated in the chain saw. As the user of a chain saw, you should take various measures to be
able to work without the risk of accidents and injuries occurring. A kickback occurs when the
electric power tool is used incorrectly or erroneously.
A kickback can be prevented by taking appropriate precautions, as described below:
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Hold the pole saw firmly with both hands, ensuring that your thumbs and fingers clasp the
handles on the pole saw. Move your body and arms into a position in which they can
withstand the kickback forces. If appropriate measures are taken, the operator can control
the kickback forces. Never release the pole saw.
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Avoid an abnormal body posture. This will prevent you from unintentionally touching the
rail tip and will enable better control of the chain saw in unexpected situations.
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Use only replacement rails and saw chains stipulated by the manufacturer. Incorrect
replacement rails and saw chains may cause the chain to snap and/or a kickback.
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Follow the instructions of the manufacturer for sharpening and servicing the saw chain. If
the depth limiter is too low, there will be a greater tendency of a kickback occurring
Due to the design and construction of the machine, hazardous situations may occur which are
identified as follows in these operating instructions:
DANGER
A safety instruction designed in this way indicates an imminently hazardous
situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
WARNING
Such a safety instruction indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, may result in serious injury or even death.
CAUTION
A safety instruction designed in this way indicates a potentially hazardous situation
which, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury.
NOTICE
A safety note designed in this way indicates a potentially dangerous situation
which, if not avoided, may result in property damage.
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Please check the product contents immediately after receipt for any eventual transport damage or
missing parts. Claims from transport damage or missing parts must be placed immediately after
initial machine receipt and unpacking before putting the machine into operation. Please
understand that later claims cannot be accepted anymore