8
SAFETY INFORMATION
• Hold the power tool by insulated gripping surfaces only, because the saw chain may
contact hidden wiring or its own cord.
Saw chains contacting a "live" wire may make
exposed metal parts of the power tool "live" and could give the operator an electric shock.
• 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 saw chain.
• Do not operate a chainsaw in a tree.
Operation of a chainsaw while up in a tree may result
in personal injury.
• Always keep proper footing and operate the chainsaw only when standing on fixed,
secure and level surface.
Slippery or unstable surfaces such as ladders may cause a loss
of balance or control of the chainsaw.
• When cutting a limb that is under tension be alert for spring back.
When the tension in
the wood fibres is released the spring loaded limb may strike the operator and/or throw the
chainsaw out of control.
• Use extreme caution when cutting brush and saplings.
The slender material may catch
the saw chain and be whipped toward you or pull you off balance.
• Carry the chainsaw by the front handle with the chainsaw switched off and away from your
body. When transporting or storing the chainsaw always fit the guide bar cover.
Proper
handling of the chainsaw will reduce the likelihood of accidental contact with the moving saw chain.
• Follow instructions for lubricating, chain tensioning and changing accessories.
Improperly tensioned or lubricated chain may either break or increase the chance for kickback.
• Keep handles dry, clean, and free from oil and grease.
Greasy, oily handles are slippery
causing loss of control.
• Cut wood only. Do not use chainsaw for purposes not intended. For example: do not
use chainsaw for cutting plastic, masonry or non-wood building materials.
Use of the
chainsaw for operations different than intended could result in a hazardous situation.
Causes and operator prevention of kickback
(Fig. a, b, c):
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 chainsaw
user, you should take several steps to keep your cutting jobs free from accident or injury.
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:
• Maintain a firm grip, with thumbs and fingers encircling the chainsaw handles,
with both hands on the saw and position your body and arm to allow you to resist
kickback forces (Fig. d).
Kickback forces can be controlled by the operator, if proper
precautions are taken. Do not let go of the chainsaw.
• Do not overreach and do not cut above shoulder height.
This helps prevent unintended
tip contact and enables better control of the chainsaw in unexpected situations.
a
Rotational
kickback
Summary of Contents for 1447232
Page 28: ...28 Printed in China ...
