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Power Tool Use and Care
1. Do not force the power tool. Use the correct power
tool for your application – The correct power tool will
do the job better and safer at the rate for which it was
designed.
2. Do not use the power tool if the switch does not turn
it on and off
– Any power tool that cannot be controlled
with the switch is dangerous and must be repaired.
3.
Disconnect the battery packs from the power
tool before making any adjustments, changing
accessories, or storing power tools – Such
preventive safety measures reduce the risk of starting
the power tool accidentally.
4. Store idle power tools out of the reach of children and
do not allow persons unfamiliar with the power tool or
these instructions to operate the power tool – Power
tools are dangerous in the hands of untrained users.
5. Maintain power tools. Check for misalignment or
binding of moving parts, breakage of parts and any
other condition that may affect the power tool’s
operation. If damaged, have the power tool repaired
before use
– Many accidents are caused by poorly
maintained power tools.
6. Keep cutting tools sharp and clean – Properly
maintained cutting tools with sharp cutting edges are less
likely to bind and are easier to control.
7. Use the power tool, accessories etc. in accordance
with these instructions, taking into account the
working conditions and the work to be performed
–
Use of the power tool for operations different from those
intended could result in a hazardous situation.
Service
Have your power tool serviced by a qualified repair person
using only identical replacement parts. This will ensure that
the safety of the power tool is maintained.
Chain Saw Safety Warnings
• Keep all parts of the body away from the saw chain
when the chain saw is operating. Before you start the
chain saw, make sure the saw chain is not contacting
anything. A moment of inattention while operating the
chain saw may cause entanglement of your clothing or
body with the saw chain.
•
Always hold the chain saw with your right hand on
the rear handle and your left hand on the front handle.
Holding the chain saw with a reversed hand configuration
increases the risk of personal injury and should never be
done.
• Hold the power tool by insulated gripping surfaces
only, because the saw chain may contact hidden
wiring. Saw chains contacting a "live" wire may make
exposed metal part of the power tool "live" and give the
operator a electric shock.
•
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.
•
Do not operate the chain saw in a tree. Operation of a
chain saw while up in a tree may result in personal injury.
•
Always keep proper footing and operate the chain
saw only when standing on a fixed, secured and level
surface. Slippery or unstable surfaces such as ladders
may cause a loss of balance or control of the chain saw.
• When cutting a limb that is under tension, be cautious
of spring back. When the tension in the wood fibers is
released, the spring-loaded limb may strike the operator
and/or throw the chain saw out of control.
• 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.
• 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.
• Follow instructions for lubricating, chain tensioning
and changing accessories. An improperly tensioned or
poorly lubricated chain may either break or increase the
chance for kickback.
•
Keep handles dry, clean and free from oil and grease.
Greasy, oily handles are slippery and can cause loss
of control.
•
Cut wood only. Do not use the chain saw for any other
purpose. For example, do not use the chain saw to cut
plastic, masonry or non-wood building materials.
Use
of the chain saw for operations different than intended
could result in a hazardous situation.
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:
