Causes And Operator Prevention Of Kickback; Personal Safety; After Use - Skil 0540 Notice Originale

When transporting or storing the chain saw, always
fit the guide bar cover. Proper handling of the chain
saw will reduce the likelihood of accidental contact with
the moving saw chain.
• Follow instructions for lubricating, chain tensioning
and changing accessories. Improperly tensioned or
lubricated chain may either break or increase 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 (e.g. do not use chain saw for cutting
plastic, masonry or non-wood building materials).
Use of the chain saw for operations different than
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 reverse
reaction, kicking the guide bar up and back towards the
operator
• Pinching the saw chain along the top of the guide bar
may push the guide bar rapidly back towards the operator
• Either of these reactions may cause you to lose control of
the saw which could result in serious personal injury (do
not rely exclusively upon the safety devices 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
operating procedures or conditions and can be avoided
by taking proper precautions as given below:
- 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 over reach 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)
- follow the manufacturer's sharpening and
maintenance instructions for the saw chain
(decreasing the depth gauge height can lead to
increased kickback)

PERSONAL SAFETY

• It is recommended that the first time user should have
practical instruction in the use of the chain saw and the
protective equipment from an experienced operator and
that the initial practice should be cutting logs on a saw
horse or cradle
• Do not touch rotating chain
• Do not operate chain saw near other people,
children or animals
• Do not operate chain saw after drinking alcohol
or under the influence of intoxicating drugs or
medication
• Ensure that children do not play with the tool

AFTER USE

• Always switch off the tool and remove the battery
- whenever leaving the tool unattended
- before clearing jammed material
- before checking, cleaning or working on the tool
- after striking a foreign object
- whenever the tool starts vibrating abnormally
• Store the tool indoors in a dry and locked-up place, out
of reach of children
- store the battery pack separately from the tool
BATTERIES
The battery supplied is partially charged (to ensure
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full capacity of the battery, completely charge the battery
in the battery charger before using your power tool for the
first time)
• Only use the following batteries and chargers with
this tool
- SKIL battery: BR1*31****
- SKIL charger: CR1*31****
• Do not use the battery when damaged; it should be
replaced
• Do not disassemble the battery
• Do not expose tool/battery to rain
• Permitted ambient temperature (tool/charger/battery):
- when charging 4...40°C
- during operation –20...+50°C
- during storage –20...+50°C
EXPLANATION OF SYMBOLS ON TOOL/BATTERY
3 Read the instruction manual before use
4 Batteries may explode when disposed of in fire, so do not
burn battery for any reason
5 Do not expose tool to rain
6 Wear protective glasses and hearing protection
7 Store tool/charger/battery in locations where temperature
will not exceed 50°C
8 Do not dispose of electric tools and batteries together
with household waste material
USE
• Assembly instructions 9
! remove battery from tool
! always use gloves when handling the chain
- place the chain saw on any suitable flat surface
- remove cover plate A by turning locking knob B
counter-clockwise
- slide chain C in the slot around chain bar D
- fit the chain onto drive sprocket F and guide chain bar
D, so that fastening bolt G and the guide fins H fit into
the keyway of chain bar D
! ensure chain is in correct running direction by
comparing with chain symbol E
- check if all parts are seated properly and hold chain
and chain bar in a level position
- mount cover plate A as illustrated
- if necessary, turn tensioning knob K to bring tensioning
peg J in alignment with the hole in chain bar D
- turn tensioning knob K until all the slack is taken up in
the chain
- tighten locking knob B on fastening bolt G by turning it
clockwise
• Charging battery
! read the safety warnings and instructions
provided with the charger
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