Causes And Operator Prevention Of Kickback - Parkside PBKS 53 B3 Originalbetriebsanleitung

• Change your working position regular-
ly. Prolonged use of the device can lead
to blood circulation disorders in the
hands caused by vibration (Raynaud's
syndrome). You can however extend
your machine use time by wearing ap-
propriate gloves or by taking regular
breaks. Please ensure that if you are
susceptible to poor circulation, low
outside temperatures or strong gripping
forces while working, this may reduce
the length of time for which you are
able to work.
• Only start when the working area is free
of obstacles and you have planned a
retreat path from the falling tree. Make
sure before you start that the chainsaw
is not touching anything.
• Always ensure secure positioning when
sawing. Never work on a ladder, in a
tree or in unstable places. Be very care-
ful when working on slopes.
• Do not work with a damaged or incom-
plete chainsaw or one which has been
converted without the permission of the
manufacturer. Never use the chainsaw
with defective protective equipment.
Before use, check the safety status of the
chainsaw, in particular the blade bar
and the chain.
• Follow the maintenance, control and
service instructions in these operating
instructions carefully.
• Never start the chainsaw before the bla-
de bar, saw chain and sprocket cover
are fitted correctly.
• All maintenance work not mentioned in
these instructions may only be performed
by our service centre for chainsaws.
• Only use accessory parts which are re-
commended in this manual.
• Do not start the chainsaw in a closed or
poorly ventilated area as there is a risk
of inhaling engine exhaust fumes.
• Please make sure that no other persons
or animals are present in your work
area.
• Ensure that the handles are dry and
clean when working.
• Be extremely careful when sawing small
bushes and branches. Thin branches
may become caught in the saw and hit
you or cause you to lose balance.
• When sawing a branch that is under
tension, be aware that it may spring
back if the tension of the wood sudden-
ly decreases. There is a risk of injury.
• Switch off the engine before putting the
chainsaw down.
• When moving to another location, ensu-
re that the saw chain is secured with the
chain brake and the engine is switched
off. Carry the chainsaw with the chain
and blade bar pointing backwards and
the exhaust pointing away from your
body. Attach the chain guard during
transport and storage of the chainsaw.
• Store the chainsaw and fuel safely and
out of reach of children. Ensure there is
no risk of any leaking fuel or vapours
coming into contact with sparks or open
flames. Electrical appliances, for ex-
ample, can be a source of sparks.
• Use suitable, permissible containers for
storing the fuel. Empty the fuel and chain
oil tanks when storing or transporting the
chainsaw for long periods. Have old ope-
rating materials disposed of properly.
Causes and operator
prevention of kickback
Beware of kickback! Be careful of
kickback of the machine during
work. There is danger of injury
here. You can avoid kickbacks by
exercising caution and using a cor-
rect sawing technique.
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