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on the rear handle and your left hand on the front
handle. Holding the chainsaw with a reversed hand
configuration increases the risk of personal injury and
should never be done.
n 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
accidental contact with the chain.
n Do not operate a chainsaw while up in a tree.
Operation of a chainsaw while up in a tree may result
in personal injury.
n Always keep proper footing and operate the
chainsaw only when standing on fixed, secure and
level surfaces. Slippery or unstable surfaces such as
ladders may cause a loss of balance or control.
n Hold the power tool by insulated gripping
surfaces only, because the chain may contact
hidden wiring or its own cord. Chains contacting
a "live" wire may make exposed metal parts of the
power tool "live" and could give the operator an
electric shock.
n When cutting a limb that is under tension be alert
for spring back. When the tension in the wood fibers
are released the spring loaded limb may strike the
operator and/or the chainsaw.
n Use extreme caution when cutting brush and
saplings. Slender materials may catch on the chain
and be whipped toward you or pull you off balance.
n Carry the chainsaw by the front handle, away
from your body. When transporting or storing the
chainsaw always fit the guide bar cover. Proper
handing of the chainsaw will reduce the likelihood of
accidental contact with the moving chain.
n Follow instructions for lubricating, chain
tensioning and changing accessories. An
improperly tensioned or lubricated chain increases
the c h a n c e o f kickback an d c a n p o s s i bly
break.
n Keep handles dry, clean, and free from oil and
grease. Greasy, oily handles are slippery and can
cause loss of control.
n Cut wood only. Do not use chainsaw for purposes
not intended. Do not attempt to cut plastic,
masonry or steel. Use of the chainsaw for operations
other than intended may result in a hazardous
situation.
CAUSES AND OPERATOR PREVENTION OF KICKBACK
a) Kickback may occur when the nose or tip of the
guide bar touches an object, or when the wood
closes in and pinches the chain in the cut.
b) Tip contact in some cases may cause a sudden
reverse reaction, kicking the guide bar up and
back towards the operator.
c) Pinching the chain along the top of the bar
may push the bar rapidly back towards the
operator.
d) Either of these reactions may cause you to
lose control of the saw which could result in
serious injury. Do not rely exclusively upon
the safety devices built into your saw. As a
chainsaw user, you should take several steps
to keep your cutting jobs free from accident or
injury.
e) 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:
n Maintain a firm grip with both hands on the
saw with thumbs and fingers encircling the
handles. Position your body and arms to allow
you to resist kickback force. Kickback forces
can be controlled by the operator, if proper
precautions are taken. Do not let go of the
chainsaw.
n Do not overreach and do not cut above
shoulder h e i g h t . T h i s h e l p s prevent
unintended tip contact and enables better
control of the chainsaw in unexpected
situations.
n Only use replacement bars and chains
specified by the manufacturer. Incorrect
replacement bars and chains may cause
chain breakage and/or kickback.
n Follow the manufacturers sharpening and
maintenance instructions for the chain.
Decreasing the depth gauge height can lead
to increases in kickback.
SPECIAL USE
n The chainsaw is designed for cutting through tree
trunks, branches, squared timber and similar objects
and for felling and delimbing trees.
n The user bears sole responsibility for damage caused
by improper use.
n Generally accepted accident prevention regulations
and the enclosed safety information must be
observed.
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