BorMann PRO BBP3980 Manuel D'instructions page 5

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III. Cordless compact chain saw safety warnings
1. Keep all parts of the body away from the saw chain when the chain saw is operating. Before you start the chain 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.
2. Keep handles dry, clean, and free from oil and grease. Greasy, oily handles are slippery causing loss of control.
3. Always hold the chain saw with your right hand on the main handle and your left hand on the grip surface. Holding the chain saw with a reversed hand
configuration increases the risk of personal injury and should never be done.
4. Hold the power tool by insulated gripping surfaces only, because the saw chain may contact hidden wiring. Saw chains contacting a "live" wire may make
exposed metal parts of the power tool "live" and could give the operator an electric shock.
5. Wear safety glasses and hearing protection. Further protective equipment for head, hands, legs and feet is recommended. Adequate protective clothing will
reduce personal injury by flying debris or accidental contact with the saw chain.
6. Use clamps or another practical way to secure and support the workpiece to a stable platform. Holding the workpiece by hand or against your body leaves
it unstable and may lead to loss of control.
7. Make sure you have firm footing when operating the power tool, especially when using it standing on steps or ladders. Slippery or unstable surfaces can
cause you to lose your balance or lose control over the power tool.
8. Only bring the power tool into contact with the workpiece when switched on. Otherwise there is danger of kickback if the cutting tool jams in the workpiece.
9. Ensure that the footplate always rests securely while sawing. A jammed saw chain can break or lead to kickback.
10. When the cut is completed, switch off the power tool and then pull the tool out of the cut only after it has come to a standstill. In this manner you can avoid
kickback and can place down the power tool securely.
11. Use only undamaged saw chain that are in perfect condition. Bent or dull saw chain can break, negatively influence the cut, or lead to kickback.
12.Do not brake the saw chain to a stop by applying side pressure after switching off. The saw chain can be damaged, break or cause kickback.
13. Use suitable detectors to determine if there are hidden supply lines or contact the local utility company for assistance. Contact with electric cables can cause
fire and electric shock. Damaging gas lines can lead to explosion. Breaking water pipes causes property damage.
14. The chain of the chain saw can tear if subjected to excessive strain. You should replace the power tool and/or saw chain if this happens.
15. 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 chainsaw.
• 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.
• Follow the manufacturer's sharpening and maintenance instructions for the saw chain. Decreasing the depth
gauge height can lead to increased kickback.
16. Before starting work, check that the chain saw is in proper working order and that its condition complies with the safety regulations. Check in particular that:
• The run-down brake is working properly;
• The bar and the sprocket cover are fitted correctly;
• The chain has been sharpened and tensioned in accordance with the regulations.
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