Ryobi RCS1935B Traducción De Las Instrucciones Originales página 6

■ If the power cable becomes damaged, have the product
serviced by an authorised service centre only.
■ Always keep the power cable tidy and away from the
area of cutting. Apart from the danger of electrocution,
untidy cables cause falls and trips.
■ Do not cut vines and/or small undergrowth (less than
75 mm in diameter).
■ Always hold the chainsaw with both hands during
operation. Use a firm grip with thumbs and fingers
encircling the chainsaw handles. Right hand must be
on the rear handle and left hand on the front handle.
■ Before starting the product, make sure the saw chain is
not contacting any object.
■ Do not modify the product in any way or use it to power
any attachments or devices not recommended by the
manufacturer for your saw.
■ There should be a first-aid kit containing large
wound dressings and a means to summon attention
(e.g., whistle) close to the operator. A larger more
comprehensive kit should be reasonably nearby.
■ Wear a helmet at all times when operating the product.
A helmet, equipped with mesh visor, can help reduce
the risk of injury to the face and the head if kickback
occurs.
■ An incorrectly tensioned chain can jump off the guide
bar and could result in serious injury or fatality. The
length of chain depends on the temperature. Check the
tension frequently.
■ You should get used to your new chainsaw by making
simple cuts on securely supported wood. Do this
whenever you have not operated the saw for some
time.
■ To reduce the risk of injury associated with contacting
moving parts, always stop the motor, apply chain brake,
and remove the plug from the power outlet. Make sure
all moving parts have come to a complete stop:
– before leaving the product unattended
– before cleaning or clearing a blockage
– before installing or removing attachments
– before checking, conducting maintenance, or
working on the product
■ The size of the work area depends on the job being
performed as well as the size of the tree or work piece
involved. For example, felling a tree requires a larger
work area than making other cuts, i.e., bucking cuts,
etc. The operator needs to be aware and in control of
everything happening in this work area.
■ Do not cut with your body in line with the guide bar
and chain. If you do experience kickback this will help
prevent the chain coming into contact with your head
or body.
■ Do not use a back-and-forward sawing motion, let the
chain do the work, keep the chain sharp and don't try to
push the chain through the cut.
■ Do not put pressure on the saw at the end of the cut.
Be ready to take on the weight of the saw as it cuts free
from the wood. Failure to do so could result in possible
serious personal injury.
■ Do not stop the saw in the middle of a cutting operation.
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Keep the saw running until it is already removed from
the cut.
Personal protective equipment
Good quality, personal protective equipment as used
by professionals will help to reduce the risk of injury to
the operator. The following items should be used when
operating the product:
Safety helmet
– should comply with EN 397 and be CE marked
Hearing protection
– should comply with EN 352-1 and be CE marked
Eye and face protection
– should be CE marked and comply with EN 166 (for
safety glasses) or EN 1731 (for mesh visors)
Gloves
– should comply with EN381-7 and be CE marked
Leg protection (chaps)
– should comply with EN381-5, be CE marked and
provide all-round protection.
Chainsaw safety boots
– should comply with EN ISO 20345:2004 and be
marked with a shield depicting a chainsaw to show
compliance with EN 381-3. (Occasional users
may use steel toe-cap safety boots with protective
gaiters which conform to EN 381-9 if the ground is
even and there is little risk of tripping or catching on
undergrowth)
Chainsaw jackets for upper body protection
– should comply with EN 381-11 and be CE marked
INSTRUCTIONS CONCERNING THE PROPER TECH-
NIQUES FOR BASIC FELLING, LIMBING, AND CROSS-
CUTTING
Understanding the forces within the wood
When you understand the directional pressures and
stresses inside the wood you can reduce the "pinches" or
at least expect them during your cutting. Tension in the
wood means the fi bers are being pulled apart and if you cut
in this area, the "kerf" or cut will tend to open as the saw
goes through. If a log is being supported on a saw horse
and the end is hanging unsupported over the end, then
tension is created on the upper surface due to the weight
of the overhanging log stretching the fi bers. Likewise, the
underside of the log will be in compression and the fi bers
are being pushed together. If a cut is made in this area, the
kerf will have the tendency to close up during the cut. This
would pinch the blade.
Felling a tree
See page 273 - 274.
When bucking and felling operations are being performed
by two or more persons at the same time, the felling
operations should be separated from the bucking operation
by a distance of at least twice the height of the tree being
felled. Trees should not be felled in a manner that would
endanger any person, strike any utility line or cause any
property damage. If the tree does make contact with any
utility line, the company should be notifi ed immediately.