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Kickbacks can occur if the tip of the
blade
touches an object or if the
wood bends and the saw chain
Fig. 2
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If the saw chain
edge of the blade
back violently towards the operator.
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Any such reaction can lead to you losing
control over the saw and possibly injur-
ing yourself. Do not rely solely on the
chainsaw's built-in safety devices. As the
user of a chainsaw, you can take a num-
ber of measures to avoid accidents and
injury. A kickback is caused by incorrect
use or misuse of the power tool. It can
be avoided by taking proper precautions
as given below:
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handles of the chainsaw. Hold your
body and arms in a position in which
you can withstand kickback forces. If
suitable measures are taken, the opera-
tor can control the recoil forces. Never
let go of the chainsaw.
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Avoid an abnormal posture. This will
prevent inadvertent contact with the tip
of the rail and allows a better control of
the chainsaw in unexpected situations.
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Always use the replacement rails and
turer. Incorrect replacement rails and
saw chains can lead to a tearing of the
saw chain and/or kickback.
gets
jams in the upper
, the blade can kick
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Follow the manufacturer's instruc-
tions for sharpening and maintenance
of the saw chain. Setting the depth
stop too low can increase the risk of
kickback.
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Do not saw with the tip of the blade.
This can lead to kickback.
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Ensure that there are no objects on
the ground that you can trip over.
Further safety instructions
CAUTION! RISK OF INJURY!
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To prevent injuries, never touch the
appliance above the handle
is running!
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During operation, no other person or
animal may be within a radius of 15 me-
tres. The operator is responsible for third
parties within the warking area.
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Keep the appliance, the cutting mecha-
nism and the blade guard in good condi-
tion to prevent injury.
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Before each use, check the appliance
for worn, loose or deformed parts. This
ensures that the safety of the appliance
is maintained.
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Children should be supervised to ensure
that they do not play with the appliance.
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Do not use the appliance until you have
familiarised yourself with its use.
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Do not work with a damaged or incom-
plete appliance or an appliance that
of the manufacturer. Never use the unit
with defective protective equipment. Do
not use the appliance if it has a defec-
security state of the appliance, espe-
cially the blade and the saw chain. If the
appliance has been dropped, check for
-
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Never start the appliance before the
blade, saw chain and sprocket covers
while it
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