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for cutting plastic, masonry or non-wood building materials. Use of the chainsaw for operations

different than intended could result in a hazardous situation

• DO NOT allow children or pets near the work area. Untrained bystanders are dangerous and can cause

distraction, when in the vicinity of an operational chainsaw

• Check that other people are a safe distance away from your work area before starting to cut. When

tree felling, all other people should be a minimum distance equal to twice the height of the tree away

• DO NOT work alone. Always ensure that there is someone nearby to help in the event of an emergency

• DO NOT use this product in wet conditions. Ensure that material to be cut is dry before starting work, to

minimize the risk of electrocution

• Use of this tool requires the use of gloves, eye/face protection, dust mask, ear defenders, hard hat,

and sturdy clothing. Chainsaws are dangerous, it is important to eliminate the risk of blade to skin contact

• When felling trees, always plan an escape route before cutting. Ensure that there is a clear space

behind you, at least twice as far as the tree is tall. The escape route should be clear of all obstructions

• ALWAYS keep the saw chain properly lubricated; keep covered when not in use. Ensuring the saw

chain is in good working condition lowers the risk of kickback as well as increasing the saw chains lifespan

• ALWAYS check the workpiece for foreign objects, and the work area for fencing, cables etc.

Interaction with foreign objects during cutting increases the risk of kickback occurring. Only use this

chainsaw to cut wood. Be sure that it is safe to cut before beginning a job

• NEVER pass arms or legs below the blade when cutting. Always stand back from the cutting area,

whilst maintaining a stable position

• Be prepared for the possibility of kickback. Under some circumstances, if used incorrectly, the

chainsaw may be thrown back towards the user. Correct use and maintenance will significantly reduce the

chance of kickback occurring

• If the chainsaw jams, switch off immediately. Allow the motor to come to a complete stop before

attempting to clear jammed material

• Be aware that some wood dust is toxic. This is especially likely if you are cutting wood treaded with

stains, or preservatives. If you are unsure of what treatments your wood may have had, do not cut

• Assess your own physical condition. Using a chainsaw, even a smaller model, is physically demanding.

Do not start a job unless you are confident that you are fit and strong enough to complete it. Never use a

chainsaw when tired, unwell, or under the influence of any kind of drugs or alcohol

• If using a chain saw for the first time. It is recommended that the operator, as a minimum, should

practice cutting of logs on a saw horse supporting device.

• Disconnect the plug from the power source immediately. If the cable is damaged or cut.

Kickback Prevention and Safety Precautions

(see Fig. VIII)

WARNING: Chainsaw operators

• Be aware of kickback. Kickback may occur when the moving saw chain near the upper quadrant of the

guide bar nose comes into contact with a solid object, or is pinched. The reaction of the chain's cutting

force causes a rotational force on the chainsaw, in the direction opposite to the chain movement. This

may lead to the bar being flung up and back, in an uncontrolled arc, mainly in the plane of the guide bar.

Under some cutting circumstances the guide bar moves towards the operator, who, as a result, may suffer

severe or fatal injury.

• Certain cutting actions may influence kickback. Kickback may occur when the nose of the guide bar

is unexpectedly pinched, unintentionally comes into contact with solid materials inside the wood, or is

incorrectly used to begin a plunge cut. Kickback may also occur during tree limbing work. The greater the

force of the kickback, the more difficult it is for the operator to control the chainsaw.

• Many factors influence the occurrence and intensity of a kickback, including saw chain speed, the

speed of the impact with the object, the angle of contact, chain condition etc. The type of guide bar

and saw chain used is another major factor in the occurrence and intensity of kickback reactions.

• Maintain a firm grip, with thumbs and fingers encircling the chain saw handles, with both hands on

the saw and position your body and arm to allow you to resist kickback forces. Kickback forces can

be controlled by the operator, if proper precautions are taken. Do not let go of the chain saw.

• Do not overreach and do not cut above shoulder height. This helps prevent unintended tip contact and

enables better control of the chain saw in unexpected situations.

• Only use replacement bars and chains specified by the manufacturer. Incorrect replacement bars and

chains may cause chain breakage and/or kickback.

WARNING: Use of guide bar/chain combinations not listed in 'Specification', or other third-party accessories,

may increase kickback forces and the risk of kickback injuries. Only the chain/guide bar combinations listed

in this manual have been designed to comply with ANSI B 175.1-1991, the chainsaw kickback standard.

Non-listed bar/chain combinations may not be fully compatible with the safety features fitted to this chainsaw,

and reduce their efficiency.

WARNING: A dull or wrongly sharpened saw chain may lead to an increased risk of kickback. Improper

adjustment of the depth gauges increases the energy of a potential kickback. ALWAYS cut with a properly

sharpened saw chain.

WARNING: An improperly maintained chain brake may increase the time needed to stop the chain after the

brake mechanism was triggered, or may not activate the brake at all.

WARNING: Never operate your chainsaw without the front hand guard in place. When kickback occurs, this

guard protects your left hand and other body parts. Removal of the hand guard will also render the chain

brake inoperable.

Follow these steps to avoid kickback, preventing injury:

1. Hold the chainsaw firmly with both hands and maintain a secure grip at all times

2. ALWAYS stand to the side of the cutting path

3. At all times, be aware of where the tip of the guide bar is located

4. NEVER let the tip of the guide bar come into contact with any object

5. DO NOT use the tip of the guide bar for cutting

6. Stay alert for shifting of the wood and other forces that may cause the cut to close, pinching the saw chain

and guide bar

7. Take extreme care when cutting small, tough branches, as those may easily get caught in the saw chain

8. DO NOT overreach, and NEVER cut above shoulder height

9. ALWAYS wait until the saw chain has reached its maximum cutting speed, before making contact with

the wood

10. ONLY ever cut one log at a time

11. Be extremely careful when you have to re-enter a previously made cut

12. NEVER attempt to perform a plunge cut, if you are inexperienced or have not received formal chainsaw

training

13. Maintain the saw chain according to manufacturer instructions. Cut with a correctly sharpened, properly

tensioned saw chain at all times