Precautions Against Kickback; Operational Safety Instructions For Strimmers - Parkside PBK 4 A1 Originalbetriebsanleitung

Use and handling
■ Never start the appliance before the blade, saw chain and sprocket
covers have been fitted correctly.
■ 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.
■ If the appliance accidentally comes into contact with a solid object, turn
off the engine immediately and inspect the appliance for damage.
■ After 30 minutes of work, take a break of at least one hour.
■ If the pole pruner is shut down for maintenance, inspection or storage,
switch off the engine, pull the spark plug connector off the spark plug
and ensure that all rotating parts have come to a standstill. Allow the
machine to cool down before carrying out an inspection, settings, etc.
■ Service the appliance carefully. Check for misalignment or binding
of moving parts, breakage of parts and any other damage that may
impair the tool's operation. If damaged, have the power tool repaired
before use. Many accidents are caused by poorly-maintained tools.
■ Keep cutting tools sharp and clean. Properly maintained cutting tools
with sharp cutting edges are less likely to bind and are easier to con-
trol.
■ Have the appliance checked by qualified specialists. Use only the re-
placement parts recommended by the manufacturer.

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).
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.
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■ 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 incor-
rect use or misuse. It can be avoided by taking proper precautions, as
described below:
■ 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.

Operational safety instructions for strimmers

Preparation
■ Wear close-fitting clothes that offer good protection, such as long
trousers, sturdy work shoes, heavy-duty protective gloves, a hard hat,
a protective mask for your face or safety goggles to protect your eyes
and good ear plugs or some other hearing protection against noise.
■ Always use the enclosed shoulder strap.
■ Always ensure that the handles are dry and clean and that no petrol
mixture is present.
■ Before working, check the area for objects such as pieces of metal,
bottles, stones, etc, that could get thrown up and cause injuries to the
user.
■ Before starting the engine, make sure that the strimmer is not in contact
with any obstacles.
■ Do not use the appliance until you have familiarised yourself with its
use.
Electrical safety
■ Never use the appliance near highly flammable liquids or gases, either
in closed rooms or in the open. This may result in explosions and/or
fire.
■ Do not work with a damaged or incomplete appliance or an appliance
that has been modified without the consent of the manufacturer. Never
use the unit with defective protective equipment. Do not use the ap-
pliance if it has a defective on/off switch. If the appliance has been
dropped, check for significant damage or defects.
Personal safety
■ This appliance may only be operated, adjusted and maintained by
appropriately trained individuals and adults.
■ If you are not familiar with the appliance, practice handling the appli-
ance while the engine is off.
■ Do not touch the exhaust.
■ Do not operate the appliance under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
■ Always hold the appliance with both hands. Your thumbs and fingers
should encircle the handles.
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