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injury from flying debris or accidental contact with the
saw chain.
• Do not work on trees with the chainsaw. There is a risk
of injury when working on a tree.
• Always keep proper footing as well as protective gear
for the head, hands, legs and feet and operate the prun-
ing saw only when standing on fixed, secure and level
surface. Slippery or unstable surfaces may cause a loss of
balance or control of the pruning saw.
• When cutting a limb that is under tension, be alert
for spring back. When the tension in the wood fibres is
released the spring loaded limb may strike the operator
and /or throw the pruning saw out of control.
• Use extreme caution when cutting brush and sapli-
ngs. The slender material may catch the saw chain and
be whipped toward you or pull you off balance.
• Carry the pruning saw by the front handle with the
pruning saw switched off and away from your body.
When transporting or storing the pruning saw, always
fit the guide bar cover. Proper handling of the pruning
saw will reduce the likelihood of accidental contact with
the moving saw chain.
• Follow instructions for lubricating, chain tensioning
and changing the bar and chain. Improperly tensi-
oned 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.
• Cut wood only. Do not use pruning saw for purposes
not intended. For example: do not use pruning saw
for cutting metal, plastic, masonry or non-wood buil-
ding materials. Use of the pruning saw for operations
different than intended could result in a hazardous
situation.
• The machine is not protected against electric shock
when coming into contact with high-voltage lines.
Maintain a minimum clearance of 10 m from currentcar-
rying lines. Life-threatening danger from electric shock!
Causes and operator prevention of
kickback:
Kickback may occur when the nose or tip of the guide
bar touches an object, or when the wood closes in and
pinches the saw chain in the cut.
Tip contact in some cases may cause a sudden reverse
reaction, kicking the guide bar up and back towards the
operator.
Pinching the saw chain along the top of the guide
bar may push the guide bar rapidly back towards the
operator..
Either of these reactions may cause you to lose control of
the saw which could result in serious personal injury.
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 encircling
the pruning saw handles, with both hands on the saw
and position your body and arm to allow you to resist
kickback forces. Kickback forces can be controlled by
the operator, if proper precautions are taken.
• Do not overreach. This helps prevent unintended tip
contact and enables better control of the pruning saw
in unexpected situations.
• Only use replacement bars and chains specified by
the manufacturer. Incorrect replacement guide bars
and chains may cause chain breakage and/or kickback.
• Follow the manufacturer's sharpening and mainte-
nance instructions for the saw chain. Decreasing the
depth gauge height can lead to increased kickback.
Additional Safety and Working
Instructions
Ensure all guards, handles, and spiked bumper are pro-
perly fitted and are in good condition.
Persons using the pruning saw should be in good health.
The pruning saw is heavy, so the operator must be
physically fit.
The operator should be alert, have a good vision, mobili-
ty, balance, and manual dexterity. If there is any doubt, do
not operate the pruning saw.
Do not start using the pruning saw until you have a
clear work area, secure footing, and a planned retreat
path away from a falling tree. Beware of the emission of
lubricant mist and saw dust.Wear a mask or respirator, if
required.
Do not cut vines and/or small undergrowth (less than 75
mm in diameter).
Before starting the pruning saw, make sure the saw chain
is not contacting any object
Watch out for falling branches and stumble Not. Branches
hitting the ground can snap up and cause injury.
Do not modify the pruning saw in any way or use it to
power any attachments or devices not recommended by
the manufacturer for your pruning saw.
There should be a first-aid kit containing large wound
dressings and a means to summon attention (e.g., whist-
le) close to the operator. A larger more comprehensive kit
should be reasonably nearby.
An incorrectly tensioned chain can jump off the guide bar
and could result in serious injury or fatality. The length of
the chain depends on the temperature. Check the tension
frequently.
You should get used to your new pruning saw by making
simple cuts on securely supported wood. Do this whene-
ver you have not operated the saw for some time.To re-
duce the risk of injury associated with contacting moving
parts, always stop the motor, apply the chain brake, make
sure all moving parts have come to a stop before:
• cleaning or clearing a blockage
• leaving the machine unattended
• installing or removing attachments
• checking, conducting maintenance or working on the
machine
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
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