Parkside PBK 4 B3 Operating And Safety Instructions Manual Download

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• Cover the guide rail and the chain with the cover during transport and

storage.

• Avoid unintentional starting of the device.
• Store the device out of the reach of children. Only people familiar with

the operating instructions and the device may operate it.

• Check that the cutting attachment stops rotating when the engine is

idling.

• Check the machine for loosened fastening elements and damaged

parts (e.g. cracks in the cutting blade).

• National regulations may restrict the use of the pole-mounted pruner.
• It is necessary to conduct daily inspections before use and after drop-

ping or other impacts to determine any significant damage or defects.

• Use non-slip foot protection and close-fitting clothing.
• Warning! Never use the machine if the user is tired, sick, or under the

influence of alcohol or other drugs.

• Warning! Danger of injury for third parties. Keep third-parties away

from the working area.

• Take a firm footing and keep your balance during operation. Use the

carrying strap provided.

• Keep the machine as well as the cutting attachment and the cutting

attachment guard in good working order.

6.4.4 Use and treatment

• Never start the machine before the sword, saw chain and chain wheel

cover are correctly mounted.

• Do not cut wood lying on the ground or try to saw roots protruding

from the ground. In any case, avoid digging the saw chain into the
ground, otherwise the saw chain will immediately become blunt

• If you accidentally touch a solid object with the device, switch off the

engine immediately and inspect the device for any damage.

• After 30 minutes of work, take a break of at least an hour. Change

your work position regularly.

• If the pole-mounted pruner is to shut down for maintenance, inspec-

tion, or storage, switch off the engine, remove the spark plug connec-
tor from the spark plug, and make sure that all rotating parts have
stopped. Allow the machine to cool down before checking, adjusting,
etc.

• Maintain the device carefully. Check for misalignment or binding of

moving parts, breakage of parts and any other condition that may
affect the device’s operation. Have damaged parts repaired before
using the device. Many accidents are caused by poorly maintained
devices.

• Keep cutting tools sharp and clean. Properly maintained cutting tools

with sharp cutting edges are less likely to bind and are easier to con-
trol.

• Have the device serviced by qualified personnel. Only use manufac-

turer’s recommended original spare parts.

6.4.4.1 Precautionary measures against kickback

Caution kickback!

• Watch out for kick-back when working with the device. There is a dan-

ger of injury. Avoid kick-backs through caution and correct sawing
technique.

Touching with the tip of the guide bar can sometimes lead to an unex-
pected backward reaction, whereby the guide bar whips up and in the
direction of the operator.

Sawing in the marked area of the sword should be avoided to prevent
kickback.

Kickback can arise if the tip of the guide rail touches an object or if the
wood bends and the saw chain jams in the cut.

The jamming of the saw chain on the upper edge of the guide rail can
force the bar backwards in the direction of the operator.

Each of these reactions can lead to you losing control of the saw and
possibly suffering a serious injury. Never rely solely on the safety equip-
ment integrated in the chainsaw. As a chainsaw user, take various meas-
ures to work without accidents and injuries.
Kickback is the result misuse and/or incorrect operating procedures or
conditions.
It can be prevented by suitable precautionary measures, as described
in the following:

• Hold the saw firmly with both hands, with the thumbs

and fingers enclosing the chainsaw handles. Bring your
body and arms into a position in which you can absorb
the kickback forces.

If suitable measures are implemented, the

operator will be able to withstand the kickback forces. Never let go
of the chainsaw.

• Avoid an unusual body stance and never saw above

shoulder height.

This will help to avoid unintentional contact with

the rail tip, and enable improved control of the chainsaw in unexpect-
ed situations.

• Always use replacement guide rails and saw chains pre-

scribed by the manufacturer.

Incorrect replacement guide bars

and saw chains may cause the saw chain to break and/or lead to
kickback.

• Adhere to the instructions of the manufacturer when

sharpening and maintaining the saw chain.

If the depth lim-

iter is too low, this increases the tendency towards kickback.

• Do not saw with the tip of the guide bar.

There is a risk of

kickback.

• There is a risk of kickback.
• Make sure that there are no objects on the floor that you can trip over.
• Remove branches in sections.

• Warning! Be careful with hazardous work positions.

6.5 Residual risks

Even with correct use and compliance with all safety regulations, some
non-obvious residual risks may still remain.
• Cutting injuries
• Hearing damage