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e) The blades must be checked regularly for wear and
have them resharpened. Blunt blades overload the
product. Any resulting damage is not covered by the
warranty.
f) If you are interrupted while working with the product,
first finish the current operation and then switch off the
product.
g) Store idle power tools out of the reach of children
and do not allow persons unfamiliar with the pow-
er tool or these instructions to operate the power
tool. Power tools are dangerous in the hands of un-
trained users.
5.3
Safety instructions for pole-
mounted pruner
5.3.1
General safety instructions for pole-
mounted pruner
a) Keep all body parts away from the saw chain
when the saw is running. Before starting the prun-
ing saw, ensure that the saw chain is not touching
anything. When working with a chainsaw, a moment
of carelessness can result in clothing 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 using the opposite grip
increases the risk of injuries and shall be avoided at
all times.
c) Only hold the chainsaw by the insulated gripping
surfaces, as the saw chain could hit hidden power
lines or its own mains cable. Contact between the
saw chain and a live power line can also electrify met-
al device parts and lead to an electric shock.
d) Wear eye protection. Further protective equipment
for hearing, head, hands, legs and feet is recom-
mended. Suitable protective 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 lad-
der, or from a roof or an unstable standing sur-
face. There is a serious risk of injury if operated in
such a manner.
f) Always make sure you have a firm footing and on-
ly use the chainsaw when standing on firm, safe
and level ground. Slippery ground or unstable stand-
ing surfaces can cause loss of balance or loss of con-
trol of the chainsaw.
g) When cutting a branch that is under tension, ex-
pect it to spring back. If the tension in the wood fi-
bres is released, the tensioned branch can hit the op-
erator and/or wrest the chainsaw from control.
h) Be especially careful when cutting undergrowth
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 reduces the likelihood of ac-
cidental contact with the running saw chain.
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j)
Follow the instructions for lubrication, chain ten-
sioning 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, brick-
work or building materials other than wood. Using
the chainsaw for unintended work can cause danger-
ous situations.
5.3.2
Kickback can arise if the tip of the guide rail touches an
object or if the wood bends and the saw chain jams in the
cut.
Touching with the rail tip can sometimes lead to an unex-
pected backward reaction, whereby the guide rail whips
up and in the direction of the user.
If the saw chain jams on the top edge of the guide rail, the
rail can jerk back in the direction of the user suddenly.
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 integrated in the chainsaw.
As the chainsaw user, you should implement various
measures to work without a risk of accidents and injuries.
Kickback is the result of incorrect use or misuse of the
cordless chainsaw. It can be prevented by suitable pre-
cautionary measures, as described in the following:
a) Hold the saw firmly with both hands, with the
thumbs and fingers enclosing the chainsaw han-
dles. Bring your body and arms into a position in
which you can absorb the kickback forces. If suit-
able measures are implemented, the user will be able
to withstand the kickback forces. Never let go of the
chainsaw.
b) Avoid an unusual body stance and never saw
above shoulder height. This will help to avoid unin-
tentional contact with the rail tip, and enable improved
control of the chainsaw in unexpected situations.
c) 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.
d) 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.
e) Do not saw with the tip of the guide bar. There is a
risk of kick-back.
f) Make sure that there are no objects on the floor that
you can trip over.
Residual risks
The product has been built according to state-of-the-
art and the recognised technical safety rules. Howev-
er, individual residual risks can arise during opera-
tion.
• Cutting injuries.
• Damage to eyes if the stipulated eye protection is not
worn.
• Damage to hearing if the stipulated hearing protection
is not worn.
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Causes and avoidance of kickback
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