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General chainsaw safety warnings
a) Keep all body parts away from the saw chain
when the saw is running. Before starting the
pruning saw, ensure that the saw chain is not
touching anything. When working with a chain-
saw, a moment of carelessness can result in cloth-
ing or body parts being caught by the saw chain.
b) Always hold the chainsaw with your right
hand on the rear handle and your left hand
on the front handle. Holding the chainsaw us-
ing the opposite grip increases the risk of injuries
and shall be avoided at all times.
c) Only hold the chainsaw by the insulated grip-
ping surfaces, as the saw chain could hit hid-
den power lines or its own mains cable. Con-
tact between the saw chain and a live power line
can also electrify metal device parts and lead to
an electric shock.
d) Wear eye protection. Further protective
equipment for hearing, head, hands, legs
and feet is recommended. Suitable protec-
tive clothing reduces the risk of injury from flying
chips and accidental contact with the saw chain.
e) Do not work with the chainsaw in a tree, on a
ladder, or from a roof or an unstable standing
surface. There is a serious risk of injury if oper-
ated in such a manner.
f) Always make sure you have a firm footing
and only use the chainsaw when standing on
firm, safe and level ground. Slippery ground
or unstable standing surfaces can cause loss of
balance or loss of control of the chainsaw.
g) When cutting a branch that is under tension,
expect it to spring back. If the tension in the
wood fibres is released, the tensioned branch
can hit the operator and/or wrest the chainsaw
from control.
h) Be especially careful when cutting under-
growth and young trees. The thin material can
get caught in the saw chain and hit you or throw
you off balance.
i) Carry the chainsaw by the front handle when
switched off, with the saw chain facing away
from your body. Always put the protective
cover on when transporting or storing the
chainsaw. Careful handling of the chainsaw re-
duces the likelihood of accidental contact with
the running saw chain.
j) Follow the instructions for lubrication, chain
tensioning and replacing the guide bar and
chain. An improperly tensioned or lubricated
chain can break or increase the risk of kick-back.
k) Only saw wood. Do not use the chainsaw for
work for which it is not intended. Example:
Do not use the chainsaw to saw metal, plas-
tic, brickwork or building materials other
than wood. Using the chainsaw for unintended
work can cause dangerous situations.
l) Do not attempt to fell a tree until you have a
clear understanding of the risks and how to
avoid them. The user or other persons can be
seriously injured by a falling tree.
Causes and avoidance of kickback
Beware 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 re-
verse 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 per-
sonal 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 incor-
rect operating procedures or conditions and can be
avoided by taking proper precautions as given below:
• Maintain a firm grip, with thumbs and fingers encir-
cling the chain saw handles, with both hands on the
saw and position your body and arm to allow you to
resist kickback forces (Fig. L).
• 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 ena-
bles 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 mainte-
nance instructions for the saw chain.
• Decreasing the depth gauge height can lead to in-
creased kickback.
Additional safety informations
• If the power cable for this equipment is damaged, it
must be replaced by the manufacturer, a customer
service agent of the same or a similarly qualified
person in order to prevent hazards.
• Lay the extension cable in such a way that it will
not be caught by branches or similar during sawing.
• Use a surge protector with a release current of
30 mA or less.
• Have your power tool serviced by a qualified repair
person using only identical replacement parts.
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