Cotech YT4755 Original Instruction Download

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5.1 Safety precautions

Never use the chainsaw in the rain or a damp environment.
Pull out the plug immediately if the extension lead is damaged, do not touch the lead, only the plug
itself. Never use a damaged extension lead.

Check that the chainsaw is undamaged. Make sure that

the chainsaw’s guards and safety devices are in working order and that nothing is damaged before the saw is
used. Make sure that all moving parts can move freely and work properly. Every part of the chainsaw must be
assembled correctly and work properly in order for the chainsaw to be safe to use. Damaged safety devices
must be repaired/replaced by a qualified service technician unless otherwise stated in the instruction manual.

5.2 Important considerations

Kickback

• Prevent accidents by never using the nose of the guide bar as this can cause the bar to kickback suddenly

and violently towards the user.

• Always wear safety glasses/visor, ear muffs, safety gloves and protective clothing which is specially

designed for chain saw work such as chain saw boots.

• Kickback is when the guide bar is thrown upward/backward with force and can occur when the nose of

the guide bar comes into contact with an object or obstruction.

• Make sure that the wood being cut is held in place, secure it with some kind of fastener if necessary

(especially round straight logs which can start to roll), this also makes it easier to use the chainsaw safely
with both hands.

• Kickbacks also damage chains making then blunt and loose. A blunt chain also increases the likelihood

of kickback.

• Never work above shoulder height.
• It is very important that the chainsaw is sharpened regularly and correctly. An incorrectly ground/filed chain

is unpleasant to work with and can be dangerous!

6. Tips for using the chainsaw

Chopping firewood

Safety rules: Make sure that the log is secure and not able to slide/roll around during sawing. Try to fasten small
logs before starting to cut them. Only use the chainsaw for cutting wood. Make sure that no stones, nails or
other objects that can be projected or damage the chain are close to the chainsaw during use. Avoid letting
the chainsaw come into contact with the ground, barbed wire fences, etc, during operation. Make sure that
the nose of the guide bar does not come into contact with small branches, chop one branch/twig at a time.
Make sure you have a steady stance, use safety footwear with non-slip soles. The chainsaw must always be
switched off when you move around. Do not keep your hand on the power trigger so that the saw can start if
you trip over something.

7. Remember

• The chainsaw must always be started first and the chain up to speed before the saw is pressed against

the wood.

• The power trigger and lockout button on the rear handle (1) must both be pressed in simultaneously in order

for the chainsaw to start.

• Place the lower part of the bark spike (10) against the wood and begin sawing. Pull the chainsaw backwards

a little and move it so that the wood is higher up on the bark spike and continue sawing.

• Be careful when sawing wood that is split or cracked, splinters might be ejected.