Precautions Against Spring-Back; General Description; Fitting - FLORABEST FHE 550 Bedienungs- Und Sicherheitshinweise

• Put on the blade protection cover when
transporting the high pruning saw.
• Do not cut wood that is lying on the ground.

Precautions against spring-back

Beware of spring-back! Be careful of
spring-back of the machine during work.
There is danger of injury here. You can
avoid spring-backs by exercising caution
and using a correct sawing technique.
Spring-back is the designation for a lightning-
fast backwards impulse of the high pruning
saw and the chain bar from the sawed object.
It occurs if the rebound area (see Fig. 1, a) on
the point of the blade is in contact with an object
or if the wood jams the high pruning saw during
cutting.
When a spring-back occurs, the user receives a
strong backward shock from the high pruning
saw and the chain bar. The result can be that he
loses control of the high pruning saw and seri-
ously injures
• Always grip the power saw firmly with
both hands, with the right hand to the rear
and with the left hand on the front handle.
Thumb and finger must close over the han-
dles securely.
• Do not saw with the point of the blade (see
Fig. 1, b) or above shoulder height. Do not
lean over too far during the sawing opera-
tion.
• You have better control when you saw with
the bottom side of the chain bar and not
with the top side of the chain bar.
• Be especially careful during the removal of
branches. Ensure that there are no objects
lying around on the ground that you can trip
over.
• Pay attention to the instructions for sharpen-
ing and maintenance of the power saw.
(a)
Bild 1

General description

The operation and maintenance illustra
tions are on the front fold-out page.
A
1. Saw chain
2. Chain bar
3. Bumber
4. Blade fixing screw
5. Chain adjustment ring
6. Sprocket chain wheel covering
7. Brake arm
8. Pivotal centre (not visible)
9. Adjustable handle
10. On/off switch
11. Safety lock (not visible)
12. Shoulder strap
13. Eye (for shoulder strap)
14. Round handle
15. Quick release (for telescopic handle)

Fitting

• Pull out the power plug before doing any
work on the high pruning saw itself
-– injury hazard!
• Alwayas wear cut-protection gloves
• In case of difficulties, consult a specialist
for advice.
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(b)
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