Additional Safety Instructions - Wolf Garten CSB36 Originalbetriebsanleitung

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 Wear goggles and hearing protection. Additional

protective equipment for head, hands, legs and

feet is recommended. Suitable protective clothing

reduces the risk of injury from flying splinters and

of accidentally touching the saw chain.

 Do not work with the chain saw in a tree.

When operating the chain saw in a tree,

there is a risk of injury.

 Always ensure you have a firm footing and use

the chain saw only when you are standing on

solid, safe and level ground. Slippery ground or

unsteady footing, such as on a ladder, may cause

you to lose your balance or lose control of the

chain saw.

 When cutting a branch which is under tension,

expect it to spring back. When the tension in the

wood fibres is released, the branch under tension

may strike the operator and/or cause him to lose

control of the chain saw.

 Be particularly careful when cutting undergrowth

and young trees. Thin material may become

caught in the saw chain and strike you or cause

you to lose your balance.

 Carry the chain saw, switched off, by the front

handle, ensuring that the chain saw is turned

away from your body. When transporting or

storing the chain saw, always pull on the

protective cover. Handle the chain saw carefully

to reduce the likelihood of inadvertently touching

the running saw chain.

 Follow the instructions for lubrication, tensioning

the chain and changing the accessories.

An improperly tensioned or lubricated chain may

either snap or increase the risk of a kickback.

 Keep the handles dry, clean and free of oil and

grease. Greasy and oily handles are slippery and

will cause loss of control.

 Saw wood only. Do not use the chain saw for

work for which it is not designed. Example: Do not

use the chain saw for sawing plastic, masonry or

building materials which are not made of wood.

If the chain saw is not used as intended, this may

result in hazardous situations.

Causes of and avoiding a kickback:

A kickback can occur when the tip of the guide rail

touches an object or when the wood bends and the

saw chain becomes jammed in the cut.

If the rail tip touches an object, this may occasionally

cause an unexpected reaction directed backwards,

throwing the guide rail upwards and in the direction of

the operator.

If the saw chain jams on the upper edge of the guide

rail, the rail may quickly recoil in the direction of the

operator.

Any of these reactions may cause loss of control of

the saw and potentially serious injuries. Do not rely

solely on the safety devices integrated in the chain

saw. As the user of a chain saw, you should take

various measures to be able to work without the risk

of accidents and injuries occurring.

A kickback occurs when the electric power tool is

used incorrectly or erroneously.

A kickback can be prevented by taking appropriate

precautions, as described below:

 Hold the saw firmly with both hands, ensuring that

your thumbs and fingers clasp the handles on the

chain saw. Move your body and arms into

a position in which they can withstand the

kickback forces. If appropriate measures are

taken, the operator can control the kickback

forces. Never release the chain saw.

 Avoid an abnormal body posture and do not saw

above shoulder height. This will prevent you from

unintentionally touching the rail tip and will enable

better control of the chain saw in unexpected

situations.

 Use only replacement rails and saw chains

stipulated by the manufacturer. Incorrect

replacement rails and saw chains may cause

the chain to snap and/or a kickback.

 Follow the instructions of the manufacturer for

sharpening and servicing the saw chain. If the

depth limiter is too low, there will be a greater

tendency of a kickback occurring.