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3.
Hold the power tool by insulated gripping
surfaces only, because the saw chain may
contact hidden wiring or its own cord.
Saw chains contacting a “live” wire may make
exposed metal parts of the power tool “live” and
could give the operator an electric shock.
4.
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.
5.
Do not operate a chain saw in a tree.
Operation of a chain saw while up in a
tree may result in personal injury.
6.
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.
7.
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.
8.
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.
9.
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.
10.
Follow instructions for lubricating, chain
tensioning and changing accessories.
Improperly tensioned or lubricated chain may
either break or increase the chance for kickback.
11.
Keep handles dry, clean, and free from
oil and grease.
Greasy, oily handles
are slippery causing loss of control.
12.
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.
13.
DanGEr! people with pacemakers should
not use chain saws.
Chain saws produce
strong electromagnetic fields that can cause
pacemaker interference or pacemaker failure.
People with pacemakers should consult
their physician(s) for advice.
14.
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:
a.
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.
use this grip
thumb below
handle
Figure a: Holding the chain Saw
b.
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.
c.
Only use replacement bars and
chains specified by the manufacturer.
Incorrect replacement bars and chains may
cause chain breakage and/or kickback.
d.
Follow the manufacturer’s sharpening and
maintenance instructions for the saw chain.
Decreasing the depth gauge height
can lead to increased kickback.
