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• Always wear safety goggles and hearing pro-
tection. Further protective equipment for head,
hands, legs and feet is recommended. Suitable
protective clothing reduces the risk of injury from fly-
ing chips and accidental contact with the saw chain.
• Do not work with the chainsaw in a tree, on a
ladder, or from a roof or an unstable standing
surface. There is a serious risk of injury if operated
in such a manner.
• Always make sure you have a firm footing and
only use the chainsaw when standing on firm,
safe and level ground. Slippery ground or unstable
standing surfaces can cause loss of balance or loss
of control of the chainsaw.
• When cutting a branch that is under tension,
expect it to spring back. If the tension in the wood
fibres is released, the tensioned branch can hit the
operator and/or wrest the chainsaw from control.
• Be especially careful when cutting undergrowth
and young trees. The thin material can get caught
in the saw chain and hit you or throw you off balance.
• Carry the chainsaw by the front handle when
switched off, with the saw chain facing away
from your body. Always put the protective cover
on when transporting or storing the chainsaw.
Careful handling of the chainsaw reduces the likeli-
hood of accidental contact with the running saw chain.
• Follow the instructions for lubrication, chain
tensioning and replacing the guide bar and
chain. An improperly tensioned or lubricated chain
can break or increase the risk of kick-back.
• Only saw wood. Do not use the chainsaw for
work for which it is not intended. Example:
Do not use the chainsaw to saw metal, plas-
tic, brickwork or building materials other than
wood. Using the chainsaw for unintended work can
cause dangerous situations.
• Do not attempt to fell a tree until you have a clear
understanding of the risks and how to avoid
them. The user or other persons can be seriously
injured by a falling tree.
Causes and avoidance of kickback
Kickback can arise if the tip of the guide rail touches an
object or if the wood bends and the saw chain jams in
the cut. Touching with the rail tip can sometimes lead to
an unexpected backward reaction, whereby the guide
rail whips up and in the direction of the operator. If the
saw chain jams on the top edge of the guide rail, the rail
can jerk back in the direction of the operator suddenly.
Each of these reactions can lead to you losing con-
trol of the saw and possibly suffering a serious injury.
Never rely solely on the safety equipment integrated
in the chainsaw. As the chainsaw operator, you should
implement various measures to work without a risk of
accidents and injuries. Kickback is the result of in-
correct or deficient use of the electrical tool. It can
be prevented by suitable precautionary measures, as
described in the following:
• Hold the saw firmly with both hands, with the
thumbs and fingers enclosing the chainsaw han-
dles. Bring your body and arms into a position
in which you can absorb the kickback forces. If
suitable measures are implemented, the operator
will be able to withstand the kickback forces. Never
let go of the chainsaw.
• Avoid an unusual body stance and never saw
above shoulder height. This will help to avoid
unintentional contact with the rail tip, and enable
improved control of the chainsaw in unexpected
situations.
• Always use replacement guide rails and saw
chains prescribed by the manufacturer. Incor-
rect replacement rails and saw chains may cause
the chain to break and/or lead to kick-back.
• Adhere to the instructions of the manufactur-
er when sharpening and maintaining the saw
chain. If the depth limiter is too low, this increases
the tendency towards kickback.
• Follow all instructions when clearing debris,
storing or servicing the chainsaw. Make sure
the switch is off and the battery is removed.
Unexpected operation of the chainsaw saw while
clearing a buildup of material or during maintenance
can cause serious injury
• Never work without a claw stop, the chainsaw can
pull the operator forward. Use the claw stop for cut-
ting tree trunks or thick branches. Using the claw
stop increases work safety, reduces personal strain
when working and vibrations are reduced.
• For felling or cross-cutting, the serrated strip (claw
stop) must be applied to the wood to be cut. The use
of the spike bar is also recommended when cutting
through thick branches.
Additional safety instructions
• Familiarise yourself with the chainsaw sawing tech-
nique in detail before use. Information can be found
in specialist literature. We recommend attending a
suitable training course.
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