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contact with the moving saw chain.
9. Follow instructions for lubricating,
chain tensioning, and changing
accessories. Improperly tensioned or
lubricated chain may either break or
increase the chance for kickback.
10. Keep handles clean, dry, and free
from oil and grease. Greasy, oily
handles are slippery causing loss of
control.
11. Only cut wood. 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.
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 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 detailed below:
• Maintain a firm grip, the thumbs and
fingers encircling the chainsaw
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 chainsaw.
• Prepare in advance a way to
escape from falling trees or
branches. Clear the obstacles that
may make an escape difficult.
Remember that fresh cut grass or
bark is slippery.
• In case there is an accident,
make sure that there is someone
nearby (at a safe distance).
• Do not use this tool while you are
in a tree, on a ladder, or on any
other unstable surface.
• Keep proper footing and balance
at all times.
• Hold the tool securely with both
hands while it is running.
• Make sure that the saw chain
does not escape the guide groove
when contacting cutting object.
• Start to cut only when the chain is
at full speed.
• Do not try to hit a previous cut
section. Always make a fresh cut.
• Be aware of falling branches that
may fall into the chain and stop a
cut.
• Do not try to cut a branch which is
in excess of the suggested cutting
diameter.
• Keep the chain sharp and
carefully stretched. Check the
power voltage requirements at
regular intervals.
Note:
Turn the power off, allow the
chain to come to a complete stop,
and disconnect the plug from the
power source before making any
adjustments, repairs, or
maintenance.
• Use only genuine spare parts and
accessories.
• Local regulations may specify the
minimum age for users. The
minimum distance from the device
to an above-ground electrical line
must always be at least 33 ft.
• The user must read and
understand all instructions and
safety warnings in this manual
before use.
• Do not overreach. Do not cut above
shoulder height. This helps prevent
unintended tip contact and enables
better control of the chainsaw in
unexpected situation.
• Only use replacement bars and
chains specified by the
manufacturer. Incorrect replacement
bars and chains may may cause
breakage and/or kickback.
• Follow the manufacturer’s
sharpening and maintenance
instructions for the saw chain.
Decreasing the depth gauge height
can lead to increased kickback.
The use of a residual current device
with a tripping current of 30 mA or
less. Position the cord so that it will
not get caught on branches and the
like during cutting. A first-time user
should practice cutting logs on a
saw-horse or cradle.
WARNING:
This appliance is not intended for
use by persons (including children)
with reduced physical, sensory, or
mental capabilities, or lack of
experience and knowledge, unless
they have been given supervision or
instruction concerning use of this
product by a person responsible for
their safety.
Children should be supervised to
ensure that they do not play with this
tool.
Wear appropriate clothing and
protective equipment including safety
helmet with a protective goggles,
ear protection, sturdy shoes, safety
pants, and tight leather gloves.
Always make sure you are that you
are out of the range of falling
branches.
The safe distance between a branch
being felled and bystanders,
buildings, or other objects is at least
2.5 times the length of the branch.
Any bystander, building, or other
object within this distance is in
danger of being hit by the falling
branch.
