Parkside PBKS 53 A2 Consignes D'utilisation Et De Sécurité page 13

■ If the chainsaw has come into contact with stones, nails or
other hard objects, stop the engine immediately and check
the saw chain and guide bar for damage.
■ Do not drop the chainsaw, do not hit it against obstacles
and never use the guide bar as a lever.
■ Only saw in wood with the chainsaw.
■ When cutting a branch that is under tension, expect it to
spring back. If the tension in the wood fibres is released,
the tensioned branch can hit the operator and/or wrest the
chainsaw from control.
■ Be especially careful when cutting undergrowth and young
trees. The thin material can get caught in the saw chain and
hit you or throw you off balance.
6.7 Vibrations
m WARNING
Raynaud's syndrome is a vascular disease that causes the
small blood vessels on the fingers and toes to cramp in spasms.
The symptoms include: Insensitivity, loss of sensitivity, tingling,
itching, pain, loss of strength, change in colour or condition
of the skin. The affected areas are no longer supplied with
sufficient blood and therefore appear extremely pale. The fre-
quent use of vibrating tools can cause nerve damage in peo-
ple whose circulation is impaired (e.g. smokers, diabetics). If
you notice unusual adverse effects, stop working immediately
and seek medical advice. For long-term and regular users, it
is therefore recommended to closely monitor the condition of
your hands and fingers. Observe the following information to
reduce hazards:
■ Keep your body warm, especially your hands, especially
in cool weather.
■ Take regular breaks and move your hands to promote cir-
culation.
■ Limit the use of high vibration tools per day and spread
them over several days Make a work schedule that limits
vibration exposure.
■ Ensure as little vibration as possible of the tool via regular
maintenance and stable parts on the device. Replace worn
parts immediately.
■ Change your working position regularly.
■ If the machine is to be used or operated frequently, you
should contact your specialist dealer and request anti-vibra-
tion accessories (handles) if applicable.
6.8 Safety functions of the chainsaw (fig. 1)
• Front hand guard (1) protects the operator's left hand should
it slip off the front handle while the chainsaw is running.
• The rear hand guard (12) protects the right hand from con-
tact with a dropped or broken saw chain.
• The chain brake is a safety feature to reduce injuries due to
kickback by stopping a running saw chain in milliseconds.
It is activated by the front hand guard in case of kickback.
• The throttle lock (9) prevents accidental acceleration of the
engine. The throttle lever can only be pressed when the
throttle lever lock is depressed.
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• The claw stop (15) supports the chainsaw on the wood dur-
ing work. Never work without a claw stop, the chainsaw
can pull the operator forward. Use the claw stop for cutting
tree trunks or thick branches. Using the claw stop increases
work safety, reduces personal strain when working and vi-
brations are also reduced. The claw stop must always be
applied to the tree trunk when using the chainsaw. Using
the rear handle, press the claw stop against the tree trunk.
To cut, push the front handle towards the cutting line. The
claw stop may have to be repositioned for further cutting.
6.9 Precautionary measures against kick-back
m WARNING
Watch out for kick-back when working with the device. There
is a danger of injury. Avoid kick-backs through caution and
correct sawing technique.
■ Touching with the tip of the guide bar can sometimes lead
to an unexpected backward reaction, whereby the guide
bar whips up and in the direction of the operator (fig. O).
■ Kickback can arise if the tip of the guide rail touches an ob-
ject or if the wood bends and the saw chain jams in the cut.
■ Before the chainsaw is guided into the cutting area, it can
slip away to the side or jump up.
■ (Attention! Increased risk of kickback!)
■ If the saw chain jams on the top edge of the guide bar,
the chainsaw can jerk back suddenly in the direction of the
operator (fig. J).
■ If the saw chain jams on the lower edge of the guide bar,
the chainsaw can jerk forward suddenly away from the op-
erator (fig. K).
■ Be extremely careful when using the chain of the chainsaw
to continue cutting into a cut that has already been started.
■ Do not saw branches or pieces of wood that could change
their position during the sawing process or where the cut
closes during the sawing process.
■ Each of these reactions can lead to you losing control of
the saw and possibly suffering a serious injury. Never rely
solely on the safety equipment integrated in the chainsaw.
As a chainsaw user, take various measures to work without
accidents and injuries.
Kickback is the result misuse and/or incorrect operating pro-
cedures or conditions. It can be prevented by suitable precau-
tionary measures, as described in the following:
■ Hold the saw firmly with both hands, with the thumbs and
fingers enclosing the chainsaw handles. Bring your body
and arms into a position in which you can absorb the kick-
back forces. If suitable measures are implemented, the op-
erator will be able to withstand the kickback forces. Never
let go of the chainsaw (see fig. E).
■ Avoid an unusual body stance and never saw above shoul-
der height. This will help to avoid unintentional contact with
the rail tip, and enable improved control of the chainsaw in
unexpected situations.
■ Always use replacement guide rails and saw chains pre-
scribed by the manufacturer. Incorrect replacement guide
bars and saw chains may cause the saw chain to break
and/or lead to kickback.