Parkside PBKS 53 A2 Consignes D'utilisation Et De Sécurité page 18

m WARNING
Danger of accident!
Do not under any circumstances saw the breaking strip C dur-
ing felling cut B, otherwise the tree may fall in an unpredict-
able direction!
Be prepared for the tree to "slide" uncontrollably when falling
on the cut.
Be prepared for the tree to "jump" uncontrollably in one direc-
tion when it hits the ground.
• To prevent the chainsaw from jamming in felling cut B, drive
aluminium or plastic wedges into felling cut B in good time.
Do not use iron wedges.
m ATTENTION
Property damage!
Make sure that the wedge does not come into contact with the
saw chain (17). It can be severely damaged by this.
10.4 Delimbing work
• Always be aware of the danger of branches snapping
back.
• Do not stand on the trunk when delimbing.
• Do not saw with the tip of the guide bar.
• Never saw several branches at once.
• Support the chainsaw with the claw stop (15) when delimb-
ing, if possible.
• Make sure that at the end of the cut the chainsaw can swing
through under its own weight. It is no longer supported in
the cut so hold it securely.
• Take a firm, stable and secure stance when delimbing.
10.4.1 Delimbing work in sections
Shorten long or thick branches before making the final cut
(see fig. N). Otherwise the saw chain (17) can easily jam.
11. Working on tensioned wood
It is essential to follow the correct sequence when working on
wood that is tensioned. Otherwise the saw chain (17) may jam
or kick-back may occur.
Tensioned wood must always be cut on the compressed side
first. Only then perform the separating cut using the opposite
side.
This prevents the saw chain (17) from jamming.
m ATTENTION
Property damage!
Lying wood must not touch the ground on the underside of the
cutting point, otherwise the saw chain (17) may be damaged.
Recoil (fig. J)
• If the saw chain (17) jams on the top edge of the guide rail
(16), the chainsaw can jerk back suddenly in the direction
of the operator in an uncontrolled manner.
Pull in (fig. K)
• If the saw chain (17) jams on the lower edge of the guide
rail (16), the chainsaw can jerk forward suddenly away
from the operator in an uncontrolled manner.
Safe work
• Keep the device in good working order to prevent injuries.
• After dropping the device, check for significant damage or
defects.
• Do not use the device whilst standing on a ladder or in an
unsafe position.
• Do not be tempted to make a rash cut. This could endanger
yourself and others.
• Change your working position regularly. Prolonged use of
the device can lead to vibration-induced circulatory disor-
ders of the hands. However, you can extend the duration of
use by wearing suitable gloves or taking regular breaks. Be
aware that personal predisposition to poor circulation, low
outside temperatures or large gripping forces when work-
ing reduce the duration of use.
11.1 Wooden branch is bent downwards
• First saw relief cut 1 (approx. 1/3 of the branch diameter)
on the compressed side (see fig. L).
• Then make cut 2 (approx. 2/3 of the branch diameter) on
the tensioned side (see fig. L).
11.2 Wooden branch is bent upwards
• First saw relief cut 1 (approx. 1/3 of the branch diameter)
on the compressed side (see fig. L).
• Then make cut 2 (approx. 2/3 of the branch diameter) on
the tensioned side (see fig. L).
12. Transport
• Always use the guide rail cover (27) when transporting.
• Switch off the chainsaw before any transport, even over
short distances. Secure the machine against tipping over
during transport (including in vehicles) to prevent fuel loss,
damage or injury.
• Carry the device only by the front handle (2). In doing so,
the guide rail points backwards, away from your body (see
fig. M).
• Keep the hot silencer away from your body. There is a risk
of burns!
13. Cleaning and maintenance
All instructions regarding maintenance and cleaning must be
carried out regularly or daily and before each start-up. Incor-
rect maintenance can lead to severe property or personal
damages. If the user cannot carry out this work himself, a spe-
cialist dealer should be consulted.
m WARNING
Danger of injury!
Always switch off the device and disconnect the spark plug
connector (34) before cleaning.
(see chapter 13.4 Spark plug maintenance).
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