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Keep handles dry, clean and free from oil and grease.
Greasy, oily handles are slippery and cause loss of
control.
CAUSE AND OPERATOR PREVENTION OF KICKBACK
Kickback can occur when the tip of the guide bar
touches an object or when the timber bends and the
saw-chain becomes caught in the cut.
Contact with the guide bar tip can, in some cases, lead
to an unexpected backwards reaction in which the
guide bar is thrown up and in the direction of the
operator.
If the saw-chain becomes caught at the top of the guide
bar, the guide bar can quickly kick back towards the
operator.
Each of these reactions can cause you to lose control
over the saw and potentially to get severely injured. Do
not exclusively trust the safety devices built into the
chainsaw. As the user of a chainsaw, you should take
different measures to work accident and injury free.
Kickback is the consequence of incorrect or erratic use
of the machine. It can be prevented by appropriate
safety measures such as described below:
Hold the saw with both hands, ensuring thumbs and
fingers clasp the handles of the chainsaw. Position your
body and arms in such a way that you can withstand
kickback forces. If appropriate measures are taken, the
operator can control kickback forces. Never let go of the
chainsaw.
Avoid an abnormal body posture and do not saw above
shoulder height. This prevents accidental contact with
the tip of the guide bar and it enables better control of
the chainsaw in unexpected situations.
Always use replacement guide bars and saw-chains
specified by the manufacturer. Incorrect replacement
guide bars and saw-chains can cause breaking of the
chain and/or kickback.
Follow the manufacturer‘s instructions concerning
sharpening and maintenance of the saw-chain. Over-
reduction of depth limiters increases kickback
tendency.
SAFETY NOTICES FROM MAINTENANCE/STORAGE
Have your machine repaired by qualified specialists and
only with original spare parts. This ensures the safety of
the machine. Always follow the maintenance and
servicing hints in this manual to keep the chain saw in
good working conditions.
1. Before use, always visually check the tool for wear
and tear or damage. Replace worn or damaged
components and bolts. Tighten all nuts, bolts and
machine screws to ensure that the equipment is in a
safe operating condition.
2. Regularly check the fuel system for leakage or signs
of abrasion, for example from porous fuel lines, loose or
missing clamps and damage to the tank or the tank lid.
All faults must be resolved before use.
3. Before checking or adjusting the machine or the
motor, remove the spark plug or the ignition cable,
respectively, to prevent accidental start-up.
STORAGE
Before storage, clean and maintain the chainsaw
according to the instructions in the chapters in this
manual.
Always follow the hints of the storage chapter in this
manual.
Never store the equipment with fuel in the tank inside
buildings where the fumes can come into contact with
open fire or sparks.
Before storing the chainsaw in a closed room, allow the
motor to cool down.
In order to reduce the risk of fire, keep the motor sound
absorbers and fuel storage area free from organic
material and excessive lubricant.
LONG-TERM & WINTER STORAGE
If you are storing the machine long-term or for winter,
remove all the fuel.
Fuels are chemical compounds that change their
properties when stored long-term.
Removing the fuel must take place outdoors.
WARNING
Improper maintenance or non-compliance or not
resolving a problem can become a hazard during
operation. Only ever work with machines that have been
serviced regularly and properly. This is the only way you
can ensure that you can run your machine safely,
economically and without problems.
Do not clean, service, adjust or repair the tool when it is
running. Moving parts can cause severe injuries.
Do not use petrol or other flammable solvents to clean
the machine components.
Fumes from fuel and solvents can cause explosions.
After repairs and maintenance work, re-attach the
safety devices to the machine.
Ensure the machine is operational, in particular, check
the fuel system for leak-tightness.
Always clear the motor‘s cooling fins of contamination.
RISK OF INJURY!
Contact with the saw-chain can lead to fatal cutting
injuries. Never put your hands into the running saw-
chain.
RISK OF KICKBACK!
Kickback can lead to fatal cutting injuries.
RISK OF BURNING!
The chain and the guide bar heat up during operation.
