Causes And Operator Prevention Of Kickback; Residual Risks - Parkside Performance Ppksa 40-Li B2 Originalbetriebsanleitung

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
(Fig. b).
• Tip contact in some cases may cause
a sudden reverse reaction, kicking the
guide bar up and back towards the op-
erator (Fig. a).
• 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 chain
saw user, you should take several steps
to keep your cutting jobs free from acci-
dent or injury.
Kickback is the result of chain saw 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 po-
sition your body and arm to
allow you to resist kickback
forces. Kickback forces can be con-
trolled by the operator, if proper pre-
cautions 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 guide
bars and saw chains specified
by the manufacturer. Incorrect re-
placement guide bars and saw 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.

Residual risks

There will always be residual risks even
if you operate this power tool according
to the instructions. The following hazards
may occur in connection with the type and
design of this power tool:
• Hearing damage if suitable ear protec-
tion is not worn.
• Health injuries resulting from the effect
of hand/arm vibration in the event that
the tool is used over a longer period
of time or is not used and maintained
properly.
• Cutting injuries
WARNING! Danger due to electro-
magnetic field generated while the tool is
in operation. Under certain circumstances,
this field may negatively affect active or
passive medical implants. In order to re-
duce the danger of serious or fatal injur-
ies, we recommend that individuals who
wear medical implants should consult their
doctor and the manufacturer of the im-
plant before operating the tool.
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