Cocraft WLCS38A-375 Bedienungsanleitung Seite 3

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Use protective eyewear and hearing protection. Protective equipment for hands, head, legs and feet are also
recommended. Wearing the correct type of safety clothing reduces the risk of personal injury from the saw chain or
flying debris from the sawing.
• Never climb a tree to operate the chainsaw. Using a chainsaw in a tree can result in personal injury.
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Make sure that you stand on a firm, level surface when you use the saw. Slippery and unstable platforms such as
ladders can result in a loss of balance and loss of control over the saw.
• Be prepared for branches under tension to spring back during the sawing process. When the tension in branches
is released they can spring back and strike chainsaw operators causing them to lose control of their saws.
• Be very careful when cutting brush and saplings. Thin twigs can get caught in the saw chain and be projected
towards you or cause you to lose your balance.
• Always carry the chainsaw by the front handle with the guide bar pointing away from your body. The scabbard
must always be fitted when the chainsaw is being transported or stored. Using the chainsaw correctly will reduce
the likelihood of contact with the saw chain when it is in motion.
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Follow the instructions regarding lubrication, chain tensioning and changing of accessories. An improperly
tensioned or lubricated chain increases the risk of chain breakage or kickback.
• Always keep the handles dry, clean and free of oil and grease. Slippery handles covered in oil can cause you to lose
control over the saw.
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Cut wood only. The saw is not designed for sawing plastic, hardboard or other building materials not made
of wood. Using the saw to saw a material it was not designed to saw could lead to a dangerous situation.
Causes and prevention of kickback
Kickback can occur when the tip of the guide bar contacts an object or if the saw cut closes and traps the chain.
If the tip of the guide bar touches an object it can cause a reaction which throws the guide bar back up towards the operator.
Pinching the saw chain along the top of the guide bar may push the guide bar rapidly back towards the operator.
All of these reactions may cause you to lose control of the saw which could result in serious personal injury.
Do not rely solely on the safety features fitted to the saw. When using the saw you yourself must take precautions to prevent
accidents and injuries. Kickback is caused either by poor maintenance, an incorrect sawing method or using the saw for
the wrong purpose. This can be avoided by following the following safety precautions:
• If you understand what causes kickback the risk of being surprised and losing control will be reduced.
• Hold the saw firmly with both hands. Hold the saw with your right hand on the rear handle and your left hand on
the front handle. Maintain a firm grip with thumbs and fingers encircling the handles and your arms and body
positioned in such a way that you can resist kickback forces should they occur. You can control the forces arising
from a kickback if the correct precautions are taken. Never let go of the saw when the engine is running.
• Make sure that the work area is free of obstacles. Never let the tip of the guide bar contact a tree trunk, branch or
other object.
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Always saw using full throttle.
• Do not overreach and do not saw above shoulder height. This will help you to prevent the tip of the guide bar from
accidentally coming into contact with objects and and cause you to lose control over the saw if something unexpected should
happen.
• Follow the manufacturer's instructions regarding sharpening and maintenance of the saw chain. A blunt chain also
increases the likelihood of kickback.
• Use only those replacement parts, guide bar and saw chain recommended by the manufacturer. Using a guide bar
or saw chain of the incorrect type can lead to kickback or chain breakage.
WARNING: BEWARE OF KICKBACK!
Warning: Kickback poses a serious accident risk and can cause the operator to lose control of the saw.
This can result in serious injury to the operator and any bystanders. Be vigilant at all times.
Kickback caused by the nose or tip of the guide bar touching an object or by the wood closing
and pinching the saw chain in the cut is the main cause of chainsaw accidents.
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