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Normal intended use
The chain saw is suitable for
sawing of trunks, perches, wood trusses, boards etc.
and can be used for transverse or longitudinal cuts.
Chopping down of trees.
Do not use the chain saw for sawing of building materials
and synthetic materials.
The chain saw is only suitable for the private use in the
house and hobby garden.
The chain saw is not suitable for forestry works (chopping
and cutting off of perches in the forest). The necessary
safety of the operator is not guaranteed by the cable joint.
The intended usage also includes compliance with the
operating, servicing and repair conditions prescribed by the
manufacturer and following the safety instructions included in
the instructions.
Any other use is deemed not to be use as prescribed. The
manufacturer is not liable for any type of damage resulting
from this: the user bears the sole risk.
Risidual risks
Even if used properly, residual risks can exist even if the
relevant safety regulations are complied with due to the design
determined by the intended purpose.
Residual risks can be minimised if the “Safety instructions ”and
the “Normal intended use ”as well as the whole of the operating
instructions are observed.
Observing these instructions, and taking proper care, will
reduce the risk of personal injury or damage to the equipment.
Risk of backstrokes when touching the guide bar tip with a
hard object.
Risk of injuries of fingers and hands by the tool (saw chain).
Injury by catapulted work piece parts.
Electric shock.
Touching live parts of opened electrical components.
Impairment of hearing when working on the machine for
longer periods of time without ear protection.
Risk of fire.
In addition, in spite of all the precautionary measures taken,
non-obvious residual risks can still exist.
Safety instructions
Chain saw safety warnings:
Keep all parts of the body away from the saw chain
when the chain saw is operating. Before you start the
chain saw, make sure the saw chain is not contacting
anything.
A moment of inattention while operating chain
saws may cause entanglement of your clothing or body with
the saw chain.
Always hold the chain saw with your right hand on the
rear handle and your left hand on the front handle.
Holding the chain saw with a reversed hand configuration
increases the risk of personal injury and should never be
done.
Hold the power tool on the insulated handle surfaces as
the saw chain may come into contact with the unit's
mains supply cable.
A contact of the saw chain with a live
conductor may apply hazardous voltage to metallic parts of
the unit and cause electric shock.
Wear safety glasses and hearing protection. Further
protective equipment for head, hands, legs and feet is
recommended.
Adequate protective clothing will reduce
personal injury by flying debris or accidental contact with the
saw chain.
Do not operate a chain saw in a tree.
Operation of a chain
saw while up in a tree may result in personal injury.
Always keep proper footing and operate the chain saw
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 chain saw.
When cutting a limb that is under tension be alert for
spring back.
When the tension in the wood fibres is
released the spring loaded limb may strike the operator
and/or throw the chain saw out of control.
Use extreme caution when cutting brush and saplings.
The slender material may catch the saw chain and be
whipped toward you or pull you off balance.
Carry the chain saw by the front handle with the chain saw
switched off and away from your body. When transporting
or storing the chain saw always fit the guide bar cover.
Proper handling of the chain saw will reduce the likelihood of
accidental contact with the moving saw chain.
Follow instructions for lubricating, chain tensioning and
changing accessories.
Improperly tensioned or lubricated
chain may either break or increase the chance for kickback.
Keep handles dry, clean and free from oil and grease.
Greasy, oily handles are slippery causing loss of control.
Cut wood only. Do not use chain saw for purposes not
entended. For example: do not use chain saw for cutting
plstic, masonry or non-wood building materials.
Use of
the chain saw for operations different than intended could
result in a hazardous situtation.
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 of 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
