Makita DUC256 Manual De Instrucciones página 7

10. Keep handles dry, clean, and free from
oil and grease. Greasy, oily handles are
slippery causing loss of control.
11. Cut wood only. Do not use chain saw
for purposes not intended. For example:
do not use chain saw for cutting plastic,
masonry or non-wood building materials.
Use of the chain saw for operations different
than intended could result in a hazardous
situation.
12. 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, kick-
ing 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 con-
trol of the saw which could result in serious
personal injury. Do not rely exclusively upon
the safety devices built into your saw. As
a chain saw user, you should take several
steps to keep your cutting jobs free from
accident or injury.
Kickback is the result of tool misuse and/or
incorrect operating procedures or conditions
and can be avoided by taking proper pre-
cautions as given below:
• Maintain a firm grip, with thumbs and
fingers encircling the chain saw han-
dles, 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 opera-
tor, if proper precautions are taken. Do
not let go of the chain saw.
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• Do not overreach and do not cut above
shoulder height. This helps prevent
unintended tip contact and enables
better control of the chain saw in unex-
pected situations.
• Only use replacement bars and
chains specified by the manufacturer.
Incorrect replacement bars and chains
may cause chain breakage and/or
kickback.
• Follow the manufacturer's sharpen-
ing and maintenance instructions for
the saw chain. Decreasing the depth
gauge height can lead to increased
kickback.
13. Before starting work, check that the
chain saw is in proper working order
and that its condition complies with the
safety regulations. Check in particular
that:
• The chain brake is working properly;
• The run-down brake is working
properly;
• The bar and the sprocket cover are
fitted correctly;
• The chain has been sharpened and
tensioned in accordance with the
regulations.
14. Do not start the chain saw with the
chain cover being installed on it. Starting
the chain saw with the chain cover being
installed on it may cause the chain cover
to thrown out forward resulting in personal
injury and damage to objects around the
operator.
Additional Safety Warnings:
1. When using the tool with battery adapter,
be careful not to trip over the cord during
operation.
2. When using the tool with battery adapter,
keep the cord away from obstacles such
as a workpiece and branches during
operation. The cord caught by obstacles
may cause serious injury.
Top handle chainsaw specific safety
warnings
1. Perform cleaning and maintenance
before storage in accordance with the
instruction manual.
Ensure safe positioning of the chain saw
2.
during car transportation to avoid fuel or
chain oil leakage, damage to the tool and
personal injury.
3. Regularly check the functionality of
chain brake.
4. Do not fill the chain oil near fire. Never
smoke when you fill the chain oil.
National regulation may restrict the use
5.
of the chain saw.
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