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General rules
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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Take great care when you
cut with the top edge of
the bar, i.e. when cutting
from the underside of the
object. This is known as
cutting on the push
stroke. The chain tries to
push the saw back
towards the user.
Unless the user resists
this pushing force there is
a risk that the saw will
move so far backwards
that only the kickback
zone of the bar is in
contact with the tree. This
will cause kickback.
Cutting with the bottom
edge of the bar, i.e. from
the top of the object
downwards, is known as
cutting on the pull stroke.
In this case the saw pulls
itself towards the tree and
the front edge of the saw
provides a natural rest
when cutting. Cutting on
the pull stroke gives you
better control over the
saw and the position of
the kickback zone.
7
Follow the instructions on sharpening and maintaining your
bar and chain. When you replace the bar and chain use
only combinations that are recommended by us. See the
sections on
”Cutting equipment”
and
”Technical data”.
If you have to saw tree
limbs or the like that are
above shoulder heigth,
stand on a work platform
or a work stand. Never
use the saw while
standing on a ladder.
!
WARNING!
In order to keep control of your saw always
maintain a firm foothold. Never work on a
ladder or any other insecure support.
Never work in a tree unless you have
specific, professional training for such work,
are properly secured (such as tackle and
harness system or a life buckel), have both
hands free for operating the chain saw in a
cramped environment and have taken proper
precautions to avoid injury from falling limbs
or branches.
Position the chain saw in such a way that
your body is clear of the cutting attachment
whenever the engine is running. Stand to the
left of the plane of the cutting attachment.
!
1
If you understand what kickback is and how it happens then
you can reduce or eliminate the element of surprise. By
being prepared you reduce the risk. Kickback is usually
quite mild, but it can sometimes be very sudden and violent.
2
Always hold the saw
firmly with your right hand
on the rear handle and
your left hand on the front
handle.
Wrap your fingers and
thumb around the hand-
les. You should use this
grip whether you are
right-handed or left-
handed. This grip
minimises the effect of
kickback and lets you
keep the saw under
control.
Do not let go of the
handles!
3
Most kickback accidents
happen during limbing.
Make sure you are
standing firmly and that
there is nothing in the way
that might make you trip
or lose your balance.
Lack of concentration can
lead to kickback if the
kickback zone of the bar
accidentally touches a
branch, nearby tree or
some other object.
4
Never use the saw above
shoulder height and do
not cut with the tip of the
bar.
Never use the saw one-
handed!
5
Always use a fast cutting speed, i.e. full throttle.
The risk of kickback is increased if you use
the wrong cutting equipment or a chain that
is not sharpened correctly. The wrong
combination of bar and chain can increase
the risk of kickback!
