Safety Warnings - Kobalt A011038 Manual Del Usuario

NOTE : To acquire a good performance of the product, please hold and grip the handle correctly
before starting the chainsaw.

SAFETY WARNINGS

1. In order to ensure safe work, DO NOT operate the saw above shoulder height.
2. Position the cord so that it will not be caught on branches and the like, during cutting.
3. Never stand below a branch that is being sawed.
4. Exercise caution when sawing both branches under tension or branches that are splintering.
5. Make sure to safe guard against the risk of injury from falling branches and flying wood
projectiles.
6. If the machine is in operation, keep persons and animals away from the danger area.
7. The machine is not protected against electric shock when coming into contact with high-voltage
lines. Maintain a minimum clearance of 30 feet from current-carrying power lines to avoid life-
threatening electric shock.
8. When working on an incline, always stand above or to the side of the branch being sawed.
9. Allow the chain to cut for you. Keep the saw running at full speed for the entire duration of the
cut. First-time user should, as a minimum practice, cutting logs on a saw-horse or cradle.
PREVENTING KICKBACK
The term kickback refers to when the saw suddenly jumps up and back. This is usually caused by
the work piece coming into contact with the chain bar tip or the clamping of the saw chain.
A kickback generates an abrupt powerful force. The saw usually reacts in an uncontrolled manner,
creating the possibility of injury to the user.
The danger of a kickback is greatest when attempting to cut near or with the chain bar tip. Always
apply the saw as flatly as possible in order avoid a loss of control during operation.
WARNING
DO NOT cut down trees in high wind conditions. This can result in injury and should only be
performed by a trained professional.
KICKBACK BRAKE
The kickback brake is a safety mechanism activated by the front hand guard. When kickback
occurs, the saw chain stops immediately.
The following function check should be carried out before each use. The purpose of the chain brake
testing is to reduce the possibility of injury due to kickback:
1. Push front hand guard forward and try to start the chain saw. The chain must not start.
2. To deactivate the kickback brake, release switch trigger and pull hand guard backwards.
Lock-off button
Switch trigger
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