Bosch AKE 30-18 S Instructions D'emploi page 19

Maintain power tools. Check for misalignment or
binding of moving parts, breakage of parts and
any other condition that may affect the power
tool's operation. If damaged, have the power tool
repaired before use. Many accidents are caused by
poorly maintained power tools.
Keep cutting tools sharp and clean. Properly
maintained cutting tools with sharp cutting edges are
less likely to bind and are easier to control.
Use the power tool, accessories and tool bits
etc., in accordance with these instructions and in
the manner intended for the particular type of
power tool, taking into account the working con-
ditions and the work to be performed. Use of the
power tool for operations different from those in-
tended could result in a hazardous situation.
Service
Have your power tool serviced by a qualified re-
pair person using only identical replacement
parts. This will ensure that the safety of the power
tool is maintained.
Chain Saw Safety Warnings:
Keep all parts of the body away from the saw
chain when the motor is operating. Before you
start the saw, make sure the saw chain is not
contacting anything. A moment of inattention while
operating chain saws may cause entanglement of
your clothing or body with the saw chain.
Always hold the chain saw with your right hand
on the rear handle and your left hand on the front
handle. Holding the chain saw with a reserved hand
configuration increases the risk of personal injury
and should never be done.
Wear safety glasses and hearing protection. Fur-
ther protective equipment for head, hand, legs
and feet is recommend. Adequate protective cloth-
ing will reduce personal injury by flying debris or ac-
cidental contact with saw chain.
Do not operate a chain saw in a tree. Operation of
a chain saw in a tree, may result in personal injury.
Always keep proper footing and operate the
chain saw only when standing on fixed, secure
and level surface. Slippery or unstable surfaces
such as ladders may cause a loss of balance or con-
trol of the chain saw.
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 op-
erator and/or throw the chain saw 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 bal-
ance.
Carry the chain saw by the front handle with the
saw chain stopped and the guide bar pointing to
the rear. When transporting or storing the chain
saw always fit the guide bar cover. Proper han-
dling of the chain saw will reduce the likelihood of ac-
cidental contact with the moving saw chain.
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Follow instructions for lubricating, chain ten-
sioning and changing accessories. Improperly
tensioned or lubricated chain may either break or in-
crease 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. Don't use chain saw for purposes
not intended – for example – Don't use chain saw
for cutting plastic, masonry or non-wood build-
ing materials. Use of the chain saw for operations
different then intended could result in a hazardous
situation.
Causes and Operator Prevention of Kickback:
– 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 re-
verse reaction, kicking the guide bar up and back to-
wards the operator.
– Pinching the saw chain along the top of the guide bar
may push the guide bar rapidly back towards the op-
erator.
– Either of these reactions may cause you to lose con-
trol of the saw which could result in serious personal
injury. Do not rely exclusively upon the safety de-
vices built into your saw. As a chain saw 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 op-
erating procedures or conditions and can be avoided by
taking proper precautions as given below:
Maintain a firm grip, with thumbs and fingers en-
circling the chain saw handles, with both hands
on the saw and position your body and arm to al-
low you to resist kickback forces. Kickback forces
can be controlled by the operator, if proper precau-
tions are taken. Do not let go of the chain saw.
Do not over reach and do not cut above shoulder
height. This helps prevent unintended tip contact
and enables better control of the chain saw in unex-
pected situations.
Only use replacement bars and chains specified
by the manufacturer. Incorrect replacement bars
and chains may cause chain breakage and/or kick-
back.
Follow the manufacturer's sharpening and main-
tenance instructions for the saw chain. Decreas-
ing the depth gauge height can lead to increased
kickback.
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