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Contact 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 protective cloth-
ing 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 operat-
ed 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 unsta-
ble 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 electric chainsaw to saw metal,
plastic, 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 kick-back
Attention: kick-back!
• Kickback can arise if the tip of the guide rail touch-
es an object or if the wood bends and the saw chain
jams in the cut.
• Touching with the tip of the guide bar can some-
times lead to an unexpected backward reaction,
whereby the guide bar whips up and in the direction
of the operator.
• The jamming of the saw chain on the upper edge
of the guide rail can force the bar backwards in the
direction of the operator.
• Each of these reactions can lead to you losing
control of the saw and possibly suffering a serious
injury. Never rely solely on the safety equipment in-
tegrated in the chainsaw.
• As the chainsaw operator, you should implement
various measures to work without a risk of acci-
dents and injuries.
Kickback is the result of incorrect or deficient use of
the power tool. It can be prevented by suitable pre-
cautionary measures, as described in the following:
• Hold the saw firmly with both hands, with the
thumbs and fingers enclosing the electric chainsaw
handles (Fig. L). Bring your body and arms into a
position in which you can absorb the kickback forc-
es.
• If suitable measures are implemented, the operator
will be able to withstand the kickback forces. Never
let go of the chainsaw.
• Avoid an unusual body stance and never saw
above shoulder height.
• This will help to avoid unintentional contact with the
rail tip, and enable improved control of the chain-
saw in unexpected situations.
• Always use replacement guide rails and saw chains
prescribed by the manufacturer.
• Incorrect replacement rails and saw chains may
cause the chain to break and/or lead to kick-back.
• Adhere to the instructions of the manufacturer
when sharpening and maintaining the saw chain.
• If the depth limiter is too low, this increases the ten-
dency towards kickback.
Further safety instructions
• Lay the connecting cable so that it is not caught by
branches or similar during sawing.
• Use a residual current circuit breaker with a trigger
current of 30 mA or less.
• Carefully follow the maintenance, inspection and
service instructions in this operating manual.
• Damaged protective devices and parts must be re-
paired properly or replaced by our service centre
unless otherwise specified in the operating manual.
• Before you start working with the electric chainsaw,
familiarise yourself well with all the control parts.
Practise using the saw (cutting logs to length on a
metal work trestle) and have the function, mode of
operation, sawing techniques and personal protec-
tion equipment explained to you by an experienced
user or specialist.
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