Chain saw safety warnings
• Keep all parts of the body away from the saw
chain when the chain saw is operating. Before
you start the chain saw, make sure the saw
chain is not contacting anything. A moment of
inattention white operating chain saws may cause
entanglement of your clothing or body with the saw
chain.
• Always hold the chain saw with your right
hand on the rear handle and your left hand on
the front handle. Holding the chain saw with a
reversed hand configuration increases the risk of
personal injury and should never be done.
• Only ever hold the electric device by the
handles' insulated gripping surfaces because
the saw-chains may touch hidden cables. If the
cutting tool comes in contact with a live cable, this
may cause the device's exposed metal parts to be
energised. This, in turn, can lead to the user being
electrocuted.
• Wear safety glasses and hearing protection.
Further protective equipment for head, hands,
legs and feet is recommended. Adequate
protective clothing will reduce personal injury by
flying debris or accidentaI contact with the saw
chain.
• Do not operate a chain saw in a tree. Operation
of a chain saw white up in a tree may result in
personal in jury.
• Always keep proper footing and operate the
chain saw only when standing on fixed, secure
and level surface. Slippery or unstable surfaces
such as ladders may cause a loss of balance or
control of the chain saw.
• When cutting a Iimb that is under tension be
alert for spring back. When the tension in the
wood fibres is released the spring loaded Iimb may
strike the operator and/or throw the chain saw out
of control.
• Use extreme caution when cutting brush and
saplings. The slender material may catch the saw
chain and be whipped toward you or pull you off
balance.
• Carry the chain saw by the front handle with
the chain saw switched off and away from your
body. When transporting or storing the chain
saw always fit the guide bar cover. Proper
handling of the chain saw will reduce the Iikelihood
of accidentaI contact with the moving saw chain.
• Follow instructions for lubricating, chain
tensioning
and
changing
Improperly tensioned or lubricated chain may either
break or increase the chance for kickback.
• Keep handles dry, clean, and free from oil and
grease. Greasy, oily handles are slippery causing
loss of control.
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• Cut wood only. Do not use chain saw for
Causes and operator prevention of kickback
Beware of kickback!
• Kickback may occur when the nose or tip of the
• Tip contact in some cases may cause a sudden
• Pinching the saw chain along the top of the guide
• Either of these reactions may cause you to lose
• As a chain saw user, you should take several steps
Kickback is the result of tool misuse and/ or incorrect
operating procedures or conditions and can be
avoided by taking proper precautions as given below:
• Maintain a firm grip, with thumbs and fingers
• Kickback forces can be controlled by the operator,
• Do not overreach and do not cut above shoulder
• This
• Only use replacement bars and chains specified by
• Incorrect replacement bars and chains may cause
• Follow
• Decreasing the depth gauge height can lead to
accessories.
Additional safety informations
• If the power cable for this equipment is damaged, it
• Lay the extension cable in such a way that it will
purposes not intended. For example: do not
use chain saw for cutting plastic, masonry or
nonwood building materials. Use of the chain
saw for operations different than intended could
result in a hazardous situation.
guide bar touches an object, or when the wood
closes in and pinches the saw chain in the cut.
reverse reaction, kicking the guide bar up and back
towards the operator.
bar may push the guide bar rapidly back towards
the operator.
control of the saw which could result in serious
personal injury. Do not rely exclusively upon the
safety devices built into your saw.
to keep your cutting jobs free from accident or
injury.
encircling the chain saw handles, with both hands
on the saw and position your body and arm to allow
you to resist kickback forces (Fig. L).
if proper precautions are taken. Do not let go of the
chain saw.
height.
helps
prevent
unintended
and enables better control of the chain saw in
unexpected situations.
the manufacturer.
chain breakage and/or kickback.
the
manufacturer´s
maintenance instructions for the saw chain.
increased kickback.
must be replaced by the manufacturer, a customer
service agent of the same or a similarly qualified
person in order to prevent hazards.
not be caught by branches or similar during sawing.
tip
contact
sharpening
and