Makita DES 300 Instructions D'emploi page 6

- Guide the electric chain saw in such a way that no part of your
body is within the elongated swiveling range of the saw (11).
- Use the electric chain saw for sawing wood only.
- Do not let the chain touch the ground when it is running. If you
are cutting wood lying directly on the ground, turn it over before
completing the cut so that you do not cut into the ground.
- Clear the area of the cut of foreign objects such as sand,
stones, nails, wire etc. Such objects can damage the blade and
cause dangerous kickback.
- When sawing precut timber or thin woods use a safe support
(sawing jack,12). When sawing precut timber or thin pieces use
a stable support (sawhorse, 12). Do not saw stacked timber!
Do not let another person steady the timber, and do not steady
it with your foot!
- Secure round timber.
- When working on slopes, always work facing the slope.
- For performing crosscuts the toothed ledge (12,Z) must be
applied to the timber to be cut.
- Before performing a crosscut firmly apply the toothed ledge to
the timber, only then can the timber be cut with the chain
running. For this the electric chain saw is lifted at the back
handle and guided with the tubular handle. The toothed ledge
serves as a center of rotation. Continue by slightly pressing
down the tubular handle and simultaneously pulling backwards
the electric chain saw. Apply the toothed ledge a little bit deeper
and once again lift the back handle.
- The sawing device must be running whenever you remove the
electric chain saw from the timber.
- When performing several cuts the electric chain saw must be
switched off in between.
- When the timber must be pierced for cutting or longitudi-
nal cuts are to be performed it is urgently recommended to
have these works carried out by specially trained persons
only (high risk of kickbacks).
- For performing longitudinal cuts (13) apply the sawing device
at an angle which is as small as possible. Be very careful when
carrying out this kind of work because the toothed ledge cannot
be used.
- When cutting with the bottom edge of the bar the electric chain
saw may be pushed in the direction of the user if the chain is
clamped. For this reason use the top edge of the bar whenever
possible. The electric chain saw will then be pushed away from
your body (14).
- If the timber is not free of tension (15), first cut the pressure side
(A). Then the crosscut can be performed on the tension side
(B). Thus clamping of the bar is avoided.
- Be very careful when cutting splintery wood. Cut pieces of
wood may be pulled along (risk of injuries).
- Never use the electric chain saw for lifting up or removing
pieces of wood or other objects.
- When releasing the tension the electric chain saw should be
supported on the trunk (risk of kickbacks).
- Tension releasing works must be carried out by trained
persons. High risk of injuries.
- Be aware of branches under tension. Do not cut free branches
from below.
- Never perform tension releasing works standing on the trunk.
- Do not use the electric chain saw for works in the forest,
i. e. for cutting down trees or carrying out tension releasing
works. The user's mobility and safety necessary for this
kind of work are not guaranteed due to the cable connection.
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