Causes And Operator Prevention Of Kickback; General Safety Instructions - Husqvarna 120i Bedienungsanweisung

operating chain saws may cause entanglement of
you 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 surface
only, because the saw chain may contact hidden
wiring or its own cord. Saw chain contacting a "live"
wire may make exposed metal parts of the power
tool " live" and could give the operator an 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 a chain saw in a tree. Operation of
chain saw while up a tree may result in personal
injury.
• Always keep proper footing and operate the chain
saw only when standing on fixed, secure 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 alert for
spring back. When the tension in the wood fibres 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 forward 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 instruction for lubricating, chain tensioning
and changing accessories. Improperly tensioned or
lubricated saw chain may either brake or increase
the chance of kickback.
• Keep handles dry, clean and free from oil and
grease. Greasy, oily handles are slippery causing
loss of control.
• Cut wood only. Do not use chain saw for purposes
not intended. For example: do not use chain saw for
cutting plastic, masonry or nonwood building
materials. Use of the chain saw for operations
different than intended could result in a hazardous
situation.
• We strongly recommend that first time users practice
sawing logs on a saw horse or cradle.

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
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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 devises 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 a result of tool misuse and/or incorrect
operating procedures or conditions and can be avoided
by taking proper precautions as given below:
• Maintain a firm grip, with thumbs and fingers
encircling the chain saw 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 chain saw.
• Do not overreach and do not cut above shoulder
height. This helps prevent unintended tip contact and
enables better control of the chain saw in
unexpected situations.
• Only use replacement bars and chains specified by
the manufacturer. Incorrect replacement bars and
chains may cause chain 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.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.

General safety instructions

WARNING:
instructions that follow before you use the
product.
• This product is a dangerous tool if you are not
careful or if you use the product incorrectly. This
product can cause serious injury or death to the
operator or others. It is very important that you read
and understand the contents of this operator's
manual.
• Do not change the product without an approval from
the manufacturer. Do not use a product that has
been changed by others and always use original
accessories. Changes that are not approved from
the manufacturer can result in serious injury or death
to the operator or others.
• Long term inhalation of chain oil fumes and sawdust
can cause health problems.
• This product produces an electromagnetic field
during operation. This field may under some
circumstances interfere with active or passive
medical implants. To decrease the risk of serious
injury or death, we recommend persons with medical
implants to turn to their physician and the medical
implant manufacturer before operating this product.
Read the warning
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