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The affected areas are no longer supplied with suf-
ficient blood and therefore appear extremely pale.
The frequent use of vibrating tools can cause nerve
damage in people whose circulation is impaired (e.g.
smokers, diabetics). If you notice unusual adverse
effects, stop working immediately and seek medical
advice. For long-term and regular users, it is there-
fore recommended that you keep a close eye on the
condition of your hands and fingers. Observe the fol-
lowing information to reduce hazards:
■ Keep your body warm, especially your hands, es-
pecially in cool weather.
■ Take regular breaks and move your hands to pro-
mote circulation.
■ Limit the use of high-vibration tools per day and
spread them out over several days. Make a work
plan that limits the vibration load.
■ Ensure that the device vibrates as little as possible
through regular maintenance and fixed parts on the
device. Replace worn components immediately.
■ Change your working position regularly.
■ If the machine is to be used or operated frequently,
you should contact your specialist dealer and request
anti-vibration accessories (handles) if applicable.
6.8 Safety functions of the chainsaw (Fig. 1)
■ The FRONT HAND GUARD (1) protects the left
hand of the operating person should it slip off the
front handle while the chainsaw is running.
■ The REAR HAND GUARD (12) protects the right
hand from contact with a discarded or broken saw
chain.
■ The CHAIN BRAKE is a safety function for mini-
mising injuries from kick-backs by stopping a run-
ning saw chain in milliseconds. It is activated by the
front hand guard in the event of a kick-back.
■ The THROTTLE INTERLOCK (9) prevents the en-
gine from randomly accelerating. The throttle lever
can only be pressed when the throttle interlock is
pressed.
■ The CLAW STOP (15) supports the chainsaw
on the wood while working. Never work without a
claw stop, the chainsaw can pull the operator for-
ward. Use the claw stop for cutting tree trunks or
thick branches. Using the claw stop increases work
safety, reduces personal strain when working and
vibrations are also reduced. The claw stop must al-
ways be positioned on the tree trunk when using the
chainsaw. Push the claw stop onto the tree trunk
using the rear handle. To cut, push the front handle
in the direction of the cutting line. The claw stop may
need to be repositioned for further cutting.
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6.9 Precautionary measures against kick-back
m WARNING
Watch out for kick-back when working with the de-
vice. There is a danger of injury. Avoid kick-backs
through caution and correct sawing technique.
■ Touching with the rail tip can sometimes lead to an un-
expected backward reaction, whereby the guide bar
whips up and in the direction of the operator (Fig. I).
■ Kick-back 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.
■ Before the saw chain is guided into the cutting area,
it can slip away to the side or jump up. (Attention!
Increased risk of kickback!)
■ If the saw chain jams on the top edge of the guide
bar, the chainsaw can jerk back suddenly in the di-
rection of the operator (fig. I).
■ If the saw chain jams on the lower edge of the guide
bar, the chainsaw can jerk forward suddenly away
from the operator (fig. J).
■ Be extremely careful when using the chain of the
chainsaw to continue cutting into a cut that has al-
ready been started.
■ Do not saw branches or pieces of wood that could
change their position during the sawing process or
where the cut closes during the sawing process.
■ Each of these reactions can lead to you losing con-
trol of the saw and possibly suffering a serious injury.
Never rely solely on the safety equipment integrated
in the chainsaw. As a chainsaw user, take various
measures to work without accidents and injuries.
Kickback is the result misuse and/or incorrect oper-
ating procedures or conditions. It can be prevented
by suitable precautionary measures, as described in
the following:
■ 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 kick-back forces. If suita-
ble measures are implemented, the operator will be
able to withstand the kick-back forces. Never let go
of the chainsaw (see fig. D).
■ 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 con-
trol of the chainsaw in unexpected situations.
■ Always use replacement guide rails and saw chains
prescribed by the manufacturer. Incorrect replace-
ment guide rails and saw chains may cause the
saw 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 kick-back.
■ Do not saw with the tip of the guide rail. There is a
risk of kick-back.
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