Appliance-Specifi C Safety Instructions For Pole Pruners; Precautions Against Kickback - FLORABEST FHEHS 900 A1 Originalbetriebsanleitung

Appliance-specifi c safety instructions for pole
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pruners
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■ Always wear a hard hat, hearing protection and safety gloves. Also
wear eye protection to prevent splashes of oil or saw dust from falling
into your eyes. Wear a dust mask to protect yourself from dust.
■ Never use the appliance while standing on a ladder.
■ Do not lean too far forwards while using the appliance. Ensure you are
standing fi rmly and keep your balance at all times. Use the supplied
carrying strap to spread the weight evenly on the body.
■ Wear sturdy, non-slip boots.
■ Do not use the appliance in the rain.
■ Do not use the appliance near overhead power lines. Ensure a minimum
distance of 10 m to overhead power lines.
■ Do not stand under the branches that you want to cut off , to avoid
injuries due to falling branches. Be aware of branches that may spring
back, to avoid injuries. Work at an angle of approximately 60°.
■ Be aware that the appliance can kick back.
■ Keep an eye not only on the branches being cut, but also on falling
material, to avoid tripping.
■ After 30 minutes' work, take a break of at least one hour.
■ Always wear safety gloves.
■ Disconnect the appliance from the power supply in the event of a faulty
power cord, after completion of the work or for cleaning.
■ Cover the guide rail and the chain during transport during transport
and storage using the cover.
■ Do not use the appliance in a potentially explosive environment con-
taining fl ammable liquids, gases or dusts. The sparks generated by the
machine could ignite the vapours or gases.
■ The power outlet used must be suitable for the plug. To avoid electrical
shocks, never try to modify the plug.
■ Never remove the plug from the power supply by pulling on the power
cord. Always pull the plug itself. Do not drag or carry the appliance
using the power cord. Keep power cord away from heat, oil, sharp
edges or moving parts.
■ Avoid unintentional starting of the appliance.
■ Appliances with defective switches must be repaired immediately to
avoid damage or injuries.
■ Store the appliance outside of the reach of children. Only those who
are fully acquainted with the operator's manual and the appliance itself
may operate the appliance.
■ Maintain power tools carefully. Check for misalignment or binding of
moving parts, breakage of parts and any other condition that may aff ect
the power tool's operation. If damaged, have the power tool repaired
before use. Many accidents are caused by poorly maintained power
tools.
■ Keep cutting tools sharp and clean. Properly maintained cutting tools
with sharp cutting edges are less likely to bind and are easier to
control.
■ Therefore, have the appliance checked by qualifi ed specialists.
Use only the replacement parts recommended by the manufacturer.
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Precautions against kickback

CAUTION KICKBACK!
► Be aware of the danger of kickback when working with the appliance.
There is a risk of personal injury. You can avoid kickbacks by being
careful and using the correct sawing technique.
■ Contact with the tip of the rail can, in some cases, lead to an unexpected
rearwards reaction resulting in the guide rail fl ying upwards towards the
operator (see Fig. A).
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Fig. A
■ Kickbacks can occur if the tip of the guide rail touches an object or if
the wood bends and the saw chain gets caught in the cut (see Fig. B).
Fig. B
■ If the saw chain jams in the upper edge of the guide rail, the rail can
kick back violently towards the operator.
■ Any such reaction can lead to you losing control over the saw and
possibly injuring yourself. Do not rely solely on the chainsaw's built-in
safety devices. As the user of a chainsaw, you can take a number
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.
■ Hold the saw fi rmly with both hands, with your thumb and fi nger
around the 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 operator can control the recoil forces. Never
let go of the chainsaw.
■ Avoid an abnormal posture and do not saw above shoulder height.
This will prevent inadvertent contact with the tip of the rail and allows
a better control of the chainsaw in unexpected situations.
■ Always use the replacement rails and saw chains specifi ed by the
manufacturer. Incorrect replacement rails and saw chains can lead to
a tearing of the saw chain and/or kickback.
■
Follow the manufacturer's instructions for sharpening and mainten-
ance of the saw chain. Setting the depth stop too low can increase the
risk of kickback.
■ Do not saw with the tip of the blade. This can lead to a kickback.
■
Ensure that there are no objects on the ground that you can trip
over.
FHEHS 900 A1