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chain and be whipped toward you or pull you off
balance.
i) Carry the chain saw by the front handle with
the chain saw switched off and away from
your body. 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.
j) Follow instructions for lubricating,
chain tensioning and changing the bar
and chain. Improperly tensioned or
lubricated chain may either break or
increase the chance for kickback.
k) Cut wood only. Do not use chain saw for
purposes not intended. For example: do
not use chain saw for cutting metal, plastic,
masonry or non-wood building materials . Use
of the chain saw for operations different than
intended could result in a hazardous situation.
l) Do not attempt to fell a tree until you have an
understanding of the risks and how to avoid
them. Serious injury could occur to the operator
or bystanders while felling a tree.
m) Do not operate a chain saw in a tree unless
you have been specifically trained to do so.
Operation of a chain saw in a tree without
proper training could increase the risk of
serious personal injury.
n) Follow all instructions when clearing
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jammed material, storing or servicing
the chain saw. Make sure the switch
is off and the battery pack is removed.
Unexpected actuation of the chain saw while
clearing jammed material or servicing may result
in serious personal injury.
o) Recommendation that the first-time user
should, as a minimum, practice cutting logs
on a saw-horse or cradle.
p) Recommendation to have sharpening and
maintenance of the saw chain performed by
authorized service centers.
2) 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
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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 chain saw misuse and/or
incorrect operating procedures or conditions and
can be avoided by taking proper precautions as
given below:
a) 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.
b) 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.
c) Only use replacement bars and chains
specified by the manufacturer. Incorrect
replacement guide bars and saw chains may
cause chain breakage and/or kickback.
d) Follow the manufacturer's sharpening and
maintenance instructions for the saw chain.
Decreasing the depth gauge height can lead to
increased kickback.
SAFETY WARNINGS FOR
BATTERY PACK
a) Do not dismantle, open or shred battery
pack.
b) Do not expose battery pack to heat or fire.
Avoid storage in direct sunlight.
c) Do not short-circuit a battery pack. Do not
store battery packs haphazardly in a box or
drawer where they may short-circuit each
other or be short-circuited by other metal
objects. When battery pack is not in use, keep
it away from other metal objects, like paper
clips, coins, keys, nails, screws or other small
metal objects, that can make a connection from
one terminal to another. Shorting the battery
terminals together may cause burns or fire.
d) Do not subject battery pack to mechanical
shock.
e) In the event of battery leaking, do not allow
the liquid to come in contact with the skin
or eyes. If contact has been made, wash the
affected area with copious amounts of water
and seek medical advice.
f) Do not use any battery pack which is not
designed for use with the equipment.
g) Keep battery pack out of the reach of
children.
h) Always purchase the battery pack
recommended by the device manufacturer
for the equipment.
i) Keep battery pack clean and dry.
j) Wipe the battery pack terminals with a clean
dry cloth if they become dirty.