IKRA IAAS 40-25 Manuel D'utilisation page 33

C) Warning to the danger of recoil
("kickback")
19. If possible, use a stand.
20. Always keep an eye on the bar tip.
21. Only place a running saw on the object
to be cut. Never start the machine while
the chain rests on something.
22. So called piercing cuts with the bar
tip may only be carried out by trained
personnel.
D) Instructions on safe working
techniques
23. Working on ladders, scaffoldings or
trees is forbidden.
24. Ensure that the wood cannot twist while
it is being cut.
25. Watch out for splintering wood. While
you are sawing you may be injured by
flying wood chips.
26. Do not use the chain saw to lever or
move the wood.
27. Only cut with the lower section of the
saw. The saw will be repulsed towards
you if you try and cut with the upper
section of the saw.
28. Ensure that the wood is free of stones,
nails or other foreign objects.
29. We recommend that first-time users are
instructed practically as to the correct
use of the chainsaw and the required
personal safety equipment by an expe-
rienced operator; the cutting of round
wood or logs should be trained on a log
stand or similar rack-type device first.
30. Keep the running chainsaw from touch-
ing the ground or wire fences.
31. Keep people and animals away from the
cutting blade.
32. Always inspect the chain saw before
each use for worn, loose, or changed
parts. Never operate a chain saw that
is damaged, improperly adjusted, or is
not completely and securely assembled.
33. Ensure that all the fastening elements
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34. Watch for falling wood! As soon as the
35. Before putting the appliance into oper-
36. Please note that permissible uses for the
37. Please note that improper maintenance,
38. Do not use the pole saw if the pole or
39. Do not use the pole saw for sawing out
40. Watch out especially for falling branches.
41. Also look out for branches snapping back.
42. Keep other persons out of reach of the
43. Keep all parts of your body in a safe dis-
44. In order to properly control your chain
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(screws, nuts, etc.) are tight at all times
so that you can safely work with the
product.
limbed branch starts to fall, step aside
and keep a sufficient distance away from
the falling wood.
ation and after any impact, check it for
any signs of wear or damage and have
any necessary repairs executed.
tool could be limited by national regula-
tions.
the use of non-compliant spare parts, or
the removal or modification of safety de-
vices can cause damage to the tool and
serious injuries to the operator.
saw is damaged, wrongly calibrated or
assembled incompletely or not safely or
if the starter does not switch the saw on
and off. The chain must stop after press-
ing the starter.
branches with a diameter exceeding the
chain bar.
cutting end of the pole saw – and in a
safe distance from the place of your work.
tance from the blade. If the blades are
moving, do not remove any cut material
and do not touch it. Make sure the appli-
ance is off when removing any jammed
material.
saw always maintain good balance and
a firm foothold. Never work on a lad-
der, in a tree or on any other insecure
support. Never hold the machine above
shoulder height.