Parkside 313266 1904, Translation Of The Original Instructions

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PHSHE 900 B2

Precautions against kickback

CAUTION KICKBACK!

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Be aware of the danger of kickback when working with the appli-
ance. There is a risk of personal injury. You can avoid kickbacks by 
being careful and using the correct sawing technique.

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Contact with the tip of the rail may in some cases lead to an unexpected 
rearwards reaction resulting in the guide rail flying upwards towards 
the operator (see figure).

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Kickbacks can occur if the tip of the guide rail touches an object or if 
the wood bends and the saw chain gets caught in the cut (see figure).

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If the saw chain jams in the upper edge of the guide rail, the rail can 
kick back violently towards the operator.

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Any such reaction can lead to you losing control over the saw and 
possibly injuring yourself. Do not rely solely on the chainsaw's built-in 
safety devices. As the user of a chainsaw, you can take a number 
of measures to avoid accidents and injury. A kickback is caused by 
incorrect use or misuse of the power tool. It can be avoided by taking 
proper precautions, as described below:

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Hold the saw firmly with both hands, with your thumb and fingers 
around the handles of the chainsaw. Position your body and arms 
so you can withstand kickback forces. 

If suitable measures are taken, 

the operator can control the recoil forces. Never let go of the chainsaw.

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Avoid any abnormal posture and do not saw over shoulder height.

This will prevent inadvertent contact with the tip of the rail and allows  
a better control of the chainsaw in unexpected situations.

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Always use the replacement rails and saw chains specified by the 
manufacturer. 

Incorrect replacement rails and saw chains can lead to  

a tearing of the saw chain and/or kickback.

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Follow the manufacturer's instructions for sharpening and mainten-
ance of the saw chain.

 Setting the depth limiter too low can increase 

the risk of kickback.

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Do not saw with the tip of the blade. 

This can lead to a kickback.

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Ensure that there aren’t any objects on the ground that you can trip 
over.

Additional safety instructions

CAUTION! RISK OF INJURY!

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To prevent injuries, never touch the appliance above the safety ring   
while it is running!

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During operation, no other person or animal may be within a radius 
of 15 metres. The operator is responsible for third parties within the 
working area.

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Keep the appliance, the cutting mechanism and the blade guard in 
good condition to prevent injury.

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Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the 
appliance.

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Do not use the appliance until you have familiarised yourself with its 
use.

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Do not work with a damaged or incomplete appliance or an appli-
ance that has been modified without the consent of the manufacturer. 
Never use the unit with defective protective equipment. Do not use the 
appliance if it has a defective On/Off switch. Before use, check the 
appliance's safety condition, especially the blade and the saw chain. 
If the appliance has been dropped, check for significant damage or 
defects.

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Never start the appliance before the blade, saw chain and sprocket 
covers have been fitted correctly.

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When starting and operating the appliance, ensure that it does not 
come into contact with the ground, stones, wire or other foreign mater-
ial. Switch off the appliance before you put it down.

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The appliance is designed for two-handed operation. Never work with 
one hand.

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Hold the appliance only by the insulated handles as the saw chain 
could come into contact with hidden power lines. Contact between the 
saw chain and a live wire may make exposed metal parts of the power 
tool live and could give the operator an electric shock.

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Make sure that the appliance is switched off when relocating the appli-
ance and that you cannot accidentally touch the On/Off switch. Carry 
the appliance with the saw chain and blade facing backwards. Attach 
the blade guard during transportation.

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Attach the bumper spike firmly before every cut and do not start until 
this has been done.

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Be extremely careful when sawing small bushes and branches. The thin 
branches and twigs can catch in the saw and fly in your direction or 
knock you off balance.

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Do not cut any wood that is lying on the ground and do not attempt to 
saw roots that are protruding from the soil. Avoid immersing the saw 
chain in the soil at all costs, as this could blunt the saw chain. 
When sawing a branch under tension, be aware of the possibility of 
the branch flying back once the tension is suddenly removed. There is  
a risk of personal injury.

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Do not use force to free the appliance if the cutting tools get caught 
or jammed in branches. Switch the appliance off immediately and do 
not switch it on until the blockage has been removed. There is a risk of 
injury!

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