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SPECIAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR CHAINSAWS
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When the chainsaw is running make sure that you keep all parts of your body
away from the chainsaw. Before starting up the chainsaw make sure that it is
not touching anything.
When you are working with a chainsaw, a single moment
of carelessness is all it takes for clothing or parts of your body to get caught by the
chainsaw.
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Always hold the chainsaw securely with your right hand on the rear handle and
your left hand on the front handle.
Holding the chainsaw with your hands in other
positions increases the risk of injury and is therefore not allowed.
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Wear safety goggles and ear protection. Other safety equipment for the head,
hands, legs and feet is recommended.
Correct protective clothing reduces the
risk of injury caused by catapulted chips or in the event of accidental contact with the
chainsaw.
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Never use the chainsaw up a tree.
You risk injuring yourself if you use the chainsaw
up a tree.
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Always maintain a steady standing position and only use the chainsaw when
you are standing on a solid, safe and flat surface.
Slippery or unsafe surfaces in
combination with a ladder can cause you to lose your balance and control over the
chainsaw.
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When cutting through a branch which is under tension, take into account how it
will spring back once the cut has been made.
Once the tension in the wood fibers
is released, the tensioned branch could hit the operator and/or seize control of the
chainsaw.
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Take special care when cutting undergrowth and young trees.
The thin material
can become caught in the saw chain and whip back towards you or make you lose your
balance.
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Carry the chainsaw by the front handle with the chainsaw switched off and
the chain facing away from the body. Always fit the protective cover when
transporting the chainsaw or putting it into storage.
Careful handling of the
chainsaw reduces the likelihood of accidental contact with the saw chain while it is
running.
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Follow the instructions for lubrication, chain tension and replacement of
accessories.
A chain which is not properly tensioned or lubricated can either break or
increase the risk of kickback.
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Keep the handles dry, clean and free from oil and grease.
Greasy or oily handles
are slippery and will result in loss of control.
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Only use the chainsaw to cut wood. The chain must only be used to perform
the work for which it is intended. For example: Never use the chainsaw to cut
plastic or brickwork or building materials which are not made of wood.
Use of the
chainsaw for non-intended or non-approved work can create dangerous situations.
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Hold the equipment only by the insulated handles when carrying out work during
which the cutting tool could strike concealed power cables.
Contact with a live
cable will also make the metal parts of the tool live and will cause an electric shock.
Causes of and ways to avoid recoil.
Recoil can occur if the tip of the chain bar touches an item or if the wood bends and jams
the saw chain in the cut. In many cases contact with the bar tip can result in an unexpected
reaction aimed backwards in which the chain bar is catapulted upwards towards the
operator.
Jamming the saw chain on the top of the chain bar can catapult the bar towards the
operator at high speed.
Any of these reactions can result in you losing control over the saw and possibly suff ering
serious injuries. You should therefore not rely totally on the safety equipment fi tted to the
chainsaw. When using a chainsaw you should take various precautions to enable you to
work without suffering accidents or injuries.
Recoil is the result of incorrect or wrong use of the electric tool. It can be prevented by
suitable precautions, as described below:
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Hold the saw firmly with both hands, with fingers and thumbs gripped around the
handles. Steady yourself with your body and arms in a position in which you can
control the kickback forces.
Provided appropriate measures are taken, an operator
should be capable of controlling the kickback forces. Never let go of the chain saw.
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Avoid abnormal working postures. Never cut above shoulder height.
This
prevents accidental contact with the tip of the rail and offers better control over the
chainsaw in unexpected situations.
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Always use the correct replacement rails and saw chains recommended by the
manufacturer.
The use of incorrect replacement rails or saw chains may result in
breakage of the chain and/or kickback.
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Follow the manufacturer’s instructions for sharpening and maintaining the saw
chain.
The risk of kickback is increased if the depth limiter is set too low.
Residual risks
Even if you use this electric power tool in accordance to instructions, certain residual risks
cannot be eliminated. The following hazards may arise in connection with the equipment’s
construction and layout:
• Cut injuries if no safety clothing is used.
• Lung damage if no suitable protective dust mask is applied.
• Damage to hearing if no suitable ear protection is applied.
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Health damage caused by hand-arm vibrations if the equipment is used over a longer
period or is not properly guided and maintained.
Warning! The electric power tool generates an electromagnetic fi eld during operation.
Under certain circumstances this fi eld may actively or passively impede medical implants.
To reduce the risk of serious or fatal injuries, we recommend persons with medical implants
to consult their doctor and the manufacturer of the medical implant prior to using the
equipment.
Do not lose this safety information.
