Operational Safety Instructions For Pole Pruners; Precautionary Measures Against Kickback - Parkside PBK 4 A2 Originalbetriebsanleitung

Use and handling
ATTENTION!
► Between tasks or after completion of a task, do not set the cutter bar
down on its tip as this could cause damage to the cutter bar
■ Before use, always check that the blades, the blade screws and other
parts of the cutting tool are not worn or damaged. Never work with a
damaged or heavily worn blade.
■ After making adjustments to the working angle, check whether both
setting levers are clicked firmly into place. If one of the setting levers re-
mains open, the second could be unintentionally released by a branch,
and the cutter bar could swing down.
■ Never use the hedge trimmer with defective or missing safety guards.
■ Never grasp the hedge trimmer by the safety guards.
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Carry the hedge trimmer by the front handle when switched off,
with the cutter bar facing away from your body. When transporting
or storing the hedge trimmer, always put on the protective cover.
Careful handling of the tool reduces the likelihood of accidental contact
with the moving blades.
■ Store the hedge trimmer in a dry, high or locked location, out of the
reach of children.
■ Do not attempt to repair the equipment unless you have received the
necessary training.
■ For safety's sake, change worn or damaged parts.
DANGER!
► In the event of imminent danger or an emergency, switch off the
engine immediately.

Operational safety instructions for pole pruners

CAUTION! RISK OF INJURY!
► To prevent injuries, never touch the tool above the safety ring
while it is running.
Preparation
■ Always wear a hard hat, ear muffs and safety gloves. Also wear safety
goggles to prevent splashes of oil or sawdust from getting into your
eyes. Wear a dust mask to protect yourself from dust.
■ Wear sturdy, non-slip boots.
■ Do not use the tool in the rain.
■ Before use, check the tool's safety condition, especially the blade and
the saw chain.
■ Do not use the tool near power lines. Maintain a minimum distance of
10 m to above-ground power lines.
Electrical safety
■ Do not use the tool in a potentially explosive environment containing
flammable liquids, gases or dusts. The sparks generated by the appli-
ance could ignite the vapours or gases.
■ Tools with defective switches must be repaired immediately to avoid
damage or injuries.
Personal safety
■ Never use the tool while standing on a ladder.
■ Do not lean too far forward while using the tool. Ensure that you are
standing firmly, and keep your balance at all times. Use the supplied
carrying harness to distribute the weight evenly on your body.
PBK 4 A2
■ To avoid injuries due to falling branches, do not stand under the
branches that you want to cut off. Be aware of branches that may
spring back and cause injuries. Work at an angle of approximately
60°.
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■ Be aware that the tool can kick back.
■ Keep an eye on the branches being cut as well as on falling material
to avoid tripping.
■ Cover the guide rail and the chain with the cover during transport and
storage.
■ Avoid unintentional starting of the tool.
■ Store the tool out of the reach of children. Only those who are fully
acquainted with the operating instructions and the tool may operate the
tool.
Use and handling
■ Never start the tool 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 dipping the saw
chain into the soil at all costs, as this could blunt the saw chain.
■ If the tool accidentally comes into contact with a solid object, switch
off the engine immediately and inspect the tool for damage.
■ After 30 minutes of work, take a break of at least one hour.
Change your working position frequently.
■ If the pole pruner is shut down for maintenance, inspection or storage,
switch off the engine, pull the spark plug connector from the spark plug
and ensure that all rotating parts have come to a standstill. Allow the
appliance to cool down before carrying out an inspection, adjustments,
etc.
■ Service the tool 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
control.
■ Have the tool checked by qualified specialists. Use only replacement
parts recommended by the manufacturer.

Precautionary measures against kickback

CAUTION! KICKBACK!
► Be aware of the danger of kickback when working with the tool.
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 can in some cases lead to an unexpected
backward reaction resulting in the guide rail flying upwards towards the
operator (see Fig. A).
Fig. A
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