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h) Be especially careful when cutting undergrowth
and young trees. The thin material can get caught
in the saw chain and hit you or throw you off bal-
ance.
i)
Carry the chainsaw by the front handle when
switched off, with the saw chain facing away
from your body. Always put the protective cover
on when transporting or storing the chainsaw.
Careful handling of the chainsaw reduces the likeli-
hood of accidental contact with the running saw
chain.
j)
Follow the instructions for lubrication, chain
tensioning and replacing the guide bar and
chain. An improperly tensioned or lubricated chain
can break or increase the risk of kick-back.
k) Only saw wood. Do not use the chainsaw for
work for which it is not intended. Example: Do
not use the electric chainsaw to saw metal, plas-
tic, brickwork or building materials other than
wood. Using the chainsaw for unintended work can
cause dangerous situations.
5.3.2
Causes and avoidance of kickback
Kickback can arise if the tip of the guide rail touches an
object or if the wood bends and the saw chain jams in
the cut.
Touching with the rail tip can sometimes lead to an un-
expected backward reaction, whereby the guide rail
whips up and in the direction of the user.
If the saw chain jams on the top edge of the guide rail,
the rail can jerk back in the direction of the user sud-
denly.
Each of these reactions can lead to you losing control
of the saw and possibly suffering a serious injury. Nev-
er rely solely on the safety equipment integrated in the
chainsaw. As the chainsaw user, you should implement
various measures to work without a risk of accidents
and injuries.
Kickback is the result of incorrect use or misuse of the
cordless chainsaw. It can be prevented by suitable pre-
cautionary measures, as described in the following:
a) Hold the saw firmly with both hands, with the
thumbs and fingers enclosing the chainsaw
handles. Bring your body and arms into a posi-
tion in which you can absorb the kickback forc-
es. If suitable measures are implemented, the user
will be able to withstand the kickback forces. Never
let go of the chainsaw.
b) Avoid an unusual body stance and never saw
above shoulder height. This will help to avoid un-
intentional contact with the rail tip, and enable im-
proved control of the chainsaw in unexpected situa-
tions.
c) Always use replacement guide rails and saw
chains prescribed by the manufacturer. Incorrect
replacement rails and saw chains may cause the
chain to break and/or lead to kick-back.
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d) Adhere to the instructions of the manufacturer
when sharpening and maintaining the saw
chain. If the depth limiter is too low, this increases
the tendency towards kickback.
e) Do not saw with the tip of the guide bar. There is a
risk of kick-back.
f) Make sure that there are no objects on the floor that
you can trip over.
Residual risks
The product has been built according to state-of-
the-art and the recognised technical safety rules.
However, individual residual risks can arise during
operation.
• Cutting injuries.
• Damage to eyes if the stipulated eye protection is
not worn.
• Damage to hearing if the stipulated hearing protec-
tion is not worn.
• Residual risks can be minimised if the "Safety In-
structions" and the "Intended Use" together with the
operating manual as a whole are observed.
• Use the product in the way that is recommended in
this operating manual. This is how to ensure that
your product provides optimum performance.
• Furthermore, despite all precautions having been
met, some non-obvious residual risks may still re-
main.
WARNING
This power tool generates an electromagnetic field
during operation. This field can impair active or pas-
sive medical implants under certain circumstances. In
order to prevent the risk of serious or deadly injuries,
we recommend that persons with medical implants
consult with their physician and the manufacturer of
the medical implant prior to operating the power tool.
WARNING
In case of extended working periods, the operating
personnel may suffer circulatory disturbances in their
hands (vibration white finger) due to vibrations.
Raynaud's syndrome is a vascular disease that caus-
es the small blood vessels on the fingers and toes to
cramp in spasms. The affected areas are no longer
supplied with sufficient blood and therefore appear
extremely pale. The frequent use of vibrating prod-
ucts can cause nerve damage in people whose circu-
lation is impaired (e.g. smokers, diabetics).
If you notice unusual adverse effects, stop working
immediately and seek medical advice.
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