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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. 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 chain saw 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 chain 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 let go of the chain saw.
• 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
unexpected situations.
• Only use replacement guide bars and saw chains
specified by the manufacturer. Incorrect replacement
guide bars and saw chains may cause chain
breakage and/or kickback.
• Follow the manufacturer’s sharpening and
maintenance instructions for the saw chain.
Decreasing the depth gauge height can lead to
increased kickback.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
General safety instructions
WARNING:
Read the warning
instructions that follow before you use the
product.
• Remove the battery to prevent the product from
being started by accident.
• This product is a dangerous tool if you are not
careful or if you use the product incorrectly. This
product can cause serious injury or death to the
operator or others.
• Do not use the product if it is changed from its initial
specification. Do not change a part of the product
without approval from the manufacturer. Only use
parts that are approved by the manufacturer.
Injury or death is a possible result of incorrect
maintenance.
• Do a check of the product before use. See,
To
check before starting on page 14
and
Maintenance
schedule on page 15
. Do not use a defective
product. Do the safety checks, maintenance and
service instructions described in this manual.
• Children should be supervised to ensure that they
do not play with the product. Never allow children or
other persons not trained in the use of the product
and/or the battery to use or service it. Local laws
may regulate the age of the user.
• Keep the product in a locked area to prevent access
for children or persons that are not approved.
• Store the product out of reach of children.
• Under no circumstances may the design of the
product be modified without the permission of the
manufacturer. Always use original accessories. Non-
authorized modifications and/or accessories can
result in serious personal injury or the death of the
operator and others.
Note: National or Local laws can regulate the use.
Comply to given regulations.
Safety instructions for operation
WARNING: Read and obey the
warning instructions that follow before you
use the product.
• Ensure that no people or animals come closer
than 15 m / 50 ft. while you work. When several
operators are working in the same area the safety
distance should be at least 15 m. Otherwise there
is a risk of serious personal injury. Stop the product
immediately if anyone approaches. Never swing the
product around without first checking behind you to
make sure that no one is within the safety zone.
• Working in bad weather is tiring and often brings
added risk. Due to the added risk, it is not
recommended to use the machine in very bad
weather, for instance in dense fog, heavy rain,
strong winds, intense cold, risk of lightning, etc.
• Do not allow children to use or be in the vicinity
of the product. Since the product is easy to start,
children may be able to start it if they are not kept
under full surveillance. This can mean a risk of
serious personal injury. Disconnect the battery when
the product is not under close supervision.
• Ensure that people, animals or other things can
not affect your control of the product or that they
do not come in contact with the cutting attachment
or loose objects that are thrown out by the cutting
attachment.
• Listen out for warning signals or shouts when
you wear hearing protection. Always remove your
hearing protection as soon as the product stops.
• Overexposure to vibration can lead to circulatory
damage or nerve damage in persons who have
poor circulation. Speak to your physician if you
experience symptoms of overexposure to vibration.
Such symptoms include numbness, loss of feeling,
tingling, pricking, pain, loss of strength, changes in
skin colour or condition. These symptoms usually
show in the fingers, hands or wrists.
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