Precautions Against Kickback - FLORABEST FAHE 18 B2 Originalbetriebsanleitung

■ Never remove the plug from the power supply
by pulling on the power cable. Always pull the
power plug itself. Do not drag or carry the
appliance using the power cable. Keep power
cable away from heat, oil, sharp edges or
moving parts.
■ Remove the battery pack from the appliance
after completion of work or during cleaning
and maintenance.
■ Avoid unintentional starting of the appliance.
■ Appliances with defective switches must be re-
paired immediately to avoid damage or injuries.
■ Store the appliance outside of the reach of chil-
dren. Only those who are fully acquainted with
these operating instructions and the appliance
itself may operate the appliance.
■ Maintain power tools carefully. Check for mis-
alignment or binding of moving parts, breakage
of parts and any other condition that may affect
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 quali-
fied specialists. Use only the replacement parts
recommended by the manufacturer.

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 flying
upwards towards the operator (see Fig. A).
FAHE 18 B2
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 con-
trol 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 ac-
cidents 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 firmly with both hands, with
your thumb and finger 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 op-
erator 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 inad-
vertent contact with the tip of the rail and allows
a better control of the chainsaw in unexpected
situations.
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