Causes And Operator Prevention Of Kickback - Stiga Sps 100 Li 20 S Gebrauchsanweisung

g) When cutting a limb that is under branch,
be alert for spring back. When the tension
of the wood fibres is released, the spring
loaded limb may strike the operator and/or
throw the pruner saw out of control.
h) 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.
i) Carry the pruner saw with the pruner saw
switched off and away from your body.
When transporting or storing the pruner
saw, always fit the guide bar cover. Proper
handling of the pruner saw will reduce the
likelihood of accidental contact with the
moving saw chain.
j) Follow instructions for lubricating, chain
tensioning and changing the bar and
chain. Improperly tensioned or lubricated
chain may either break or increase the chance
for kickback.
k) Cut wood only. Do not use pruner saw
for purposes not intended. For example:
do not use pruner saw for cutting metal,
plastic, masonry or non-wood building
materials. Using
operations different than intended could result
in a hazardous situation.
l) This pruner saw is not intended for tree
felling. Use of the pruner saw for operations
different than intended could result in serious
injury to the operator or bystanders.
m) Follow all instructions when clearing
jammed material, storing or servicing the
chain saw. Make sure the switch is off and
the battery pack is removed.
2.3 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 pruner saw
user, you should take several steps to keep your
cutting jobs free from accident or injury.
the pruner saw
Kickback is the result of pruner saw misuse and/or
incorrect operating procedures or conditions and
can be avoided by taking proper precautions as
given below:
a) Maintain a firm grip, with thumbs and
fingers encircling the pruner 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 pruner saw.
b) Do not overreach and do not cut above
shoulder height unless the extension pole
in mounted. This helps prevent unintended tip
contact and enables better control of the pruner
saw in unexpected situations.
c) Only use replacement bars and chains
specified by the manufacturer. Incorrect
replacement guide bars and saw chains may
cause chain breakage and/or kickback.
d) Follow the manufacturer's sharpening and
maintenance instructions for the saw chain.
Decreasing the depth gauge height can lead to
for increased kickback.
2.4 BATTERY / BATTERY CHARGER
ATTENTION
The following safety rules complement the
safety rules contained in the battery charger
manual.
• Only use battery chargers recommended by
the manufacturer to recharge batteries. An
inadequate battery charger may cause electric
shock, overheating or corrosive liquid to leak
from the battery.
• Use only batteries specifically designed for
your power tool. The use of other batteries may
cause injuries and fire risks.
• Keep all unused batteries at a distance from
paper clips, coins, keys, nails, screws or other
small metal objects as contact with the same
can cause short circuits. Short circuits between
battery contacts can lead to explosion or fires.
• Never use the battery charger in environments in
the presence of vapours, flammable substances
or on easily flammable surfaces such as paper,
fabric, etc. The battery charger heats up during
recharging and may cause a fire.
• When transporting batteries, make sure the
contacts never come into contact with each
other and never use metal containers to
transport them.
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