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RESIDUAL RISKS:
Even when using the chainsaw as intended, there
remains a residual risk of harm which cannot be fully
prevented. The following list of potential hazards should
be read and understood. You should pay extra attention
and care to these items to reduce the risk of occurrence
or injury.
Contact with exposed cutting teeth and saw chain.
Access to rotating parts (the saw chain)
Unexpected, abrupt movement (kick back) of the
guide bar.
Flying chain parts (thrown off or broken)
Flying material (cut from the work piece)
Inhalation of saw dust and particles or emissions from
the petrol engine.
Skin contact with petrol / oil.
Loss of hearing if no hearing protective equipment
worn during use.
GENERAL SAFETY RULES
WARNING
Read and understand all instructions. Failure to
follow all instructions listed below may result in
fire and/or serious personal injury.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS
Know your tool.
Read the operator’s manual
carefully. Learn the saw’s applications and limitations
as well as the specific potential hazards related to
this tool. We recommend you attend a professional
training course to increase your awareness and
proficiency in all chainsaw operations.
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 lightning-fast
reverse reaction, kicking the guide bar up and back
toward the operator. Pinching the saw chain along the
top of the guide bar may push the guide bar rapidly
back toward 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 the saw.
As a chainsaw user, you should take every step to
keep your cutting jobs free from accident and injury.
With a basic understanding of kickback, you can
reduce or eliminate the element of surprise. Sudden
surprise contributes to accidents.
Keep a good firm grip on the saw with both hands
when the engine is running. Place your right hand
on the rear handle and your left hand on the front
handle with your thumbs and fingers encircling the
chainsaw handles. A firm grip together with a stiff
left arm will help you maintain control of the saw if
kickback occurs.
Make sure that the area in which you are cutting is
free from obstructions. Do not let the nose of the
guide bar contact a log, branch, fence, or any other
obstruction that could be hit while you are operating
the saw.
Always cut with the engine running at full speed. Fully
squeeze the throttle trigger and maintain a steady
cutting speed.
Do not overreach or cut above chest height.
Only use replacement bars and chains specified by
the manufacturer or the equivalent.
Do not operate a chainsaw with one hand.
Serious
injury to the operator, helpers, bystanders, may result
from one-handed operation. A chainsaw is intended
for two-handed use.
Do not operate a chainsaw when you are fatigued.
Fatigue causes carelessness. Do not operate the
chainsaw if you are tired, sleepy or when under the
influence of medication, drugs, or alcohol.
Use safety footwear.
Do not wear loose clothing.
Wear protective gloves and clothing, eye, hearing,
and head protection devices.
Heavy protective clothing may increase operator
fatigue, which could lead to heat stroke.
During
hot and humid weather, heavy work should be
scheduled for early morning or late afternoon hours
when temperatures are cooler.
Do not stand on any unstable surface
while using
the chainsaw, that includes ladders, scaffolds, trees,
etc. Always keep a sound and firm footing.
Use caution when handling fuel.
Move the
chainsaw at least 10 metres from the fuelling point
before starting the engine.
Do not allow other persons to be near the
chainsaw when starting or cutting with the
chainsaw.
Keep bystanders and animals out of the
work area.
Do not start cutting until you have a clear work
area,
secure footing, and a planned retreat path from
the falling tree.
Keep all parts of your body away from the saw
chain
when the engine is running.
Always carry the chainsaw with the engine
stopped and the brake engaged,
the guide bar
and saw chain to the rear, and the muffler away from
your body. When transporting the chainsaw, use the
appropriate guide bar scabbard.
Shut off the engine before setting the chainsaw
down.
Do not leave the engine running unattended.
