Precautions Against Kickback; Additional Safety Instructions - FLORABEST FHEHS 900 B2 Originalbetriebsanleitung

Precautions against kickback

CAUTION KICKBACK!
► Be aware of the danger of kickback when working with the appli-
ance. 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 may in some cases lead to an unexpected
rearwards reaction resulting in the guide rail flying 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 described below:
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Hold the saw firmly with both hands, with your thumb and fingers
around the handles of the chainsaw. Position your body and arms
so you can withstand kickback forces. If suitable measures are taken,
the operator can control the recoil forces. Never let go of the chainsaw.
■
Avoid any abnormal posture and do not saw over 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 specified 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 limiter 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 aren't any objects on the ground that you can trip
over.
FHEHS 900 B2

Additional safety instructions

CAUTION! RISK OF INJURY!
► To prevent injuries, never touch the appliance above the safety ring
while it is running!
■ During operation, no other person or animal may be within a radius
of 15 metres. The operator is responsible for third parties within the
working area.
■ Keep the appliance, the cutting mechanism and the blade guard in
good condition to prevent injury.
■ Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the
appliance.
■ Do not use the appliance until you have familiarised yourself with its
use.
■ Do not work with a damaged or incomplete appliance or an appli-
ance that has been modified without the consent of the manufacturer.
Never use the unit with defective protective equipment. Do not use the
appliance if it has a defective On/Off switch. Before use, check the
appliance's safety condition, especially the blade and the saw chain.
If the appliance has been dropped, check for significant damage or
defects.
■ Never start the appliance before the blade, saw chain and sprocket
covers have been fitted correctly.
■ When starting and operating the appliance, ensure that it does not
come into contact with the ground, stones, wire or other foreign mater-
ial. Switch off the appliance before you put it down.
■ The appliance is designed for two-handed operation. Never work with
one hand.
■ Hold the appliance only by the insulated handles as the saw chain
could come into contact with hidden power lines. Contact between the
saw chain and a live wire may make exposed metal parts of the power
tool live and could give the operator an electric shock.
■ Make sure that the appliance is switched off when relocating the appli-
ance and that you cannot accidentally touch the On/Off switch. Carry
the appliance with the saw chain and blade facing backwards. Attach
the blade guard during transportation.
■ Attach the bumper spike firmly before every cut and do not start until
this has been done.
■ Be extremely careful when sawing small bushes and branches. The thin
branches and twigs can catch in the saw and fly in your direction or
knock you off balance.
■ Do not cut any wood that is lying on the ground and do not attempt to
saw roots that are protruding from the soil. Avoid immersing the saw
chain in the soil at all costs, as this could blunt the saw chain.
When sawing a branch under tension, be aware of the possibility of
the branch flying back once the tension is suddenly removed. There is
a risk of personal injury.
■ Do not use force to free the appliance if the cutting tools get caught
or jammed in branches. Switch the appliance off immediately and do
not switch it on until the blockage has been removed. There is a risk of
injury!
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