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As a chain saw user, you should take several steps to keep

our cutting jobs free from accident or injury.

Kickback is the result of tool misuse and/or incorrect op-

erating procedures or conditions and can be avoided by

aking proper precautions as given below:

•

Maintain a firm grip, with thumbs and fingers en-

circling the chain saw handles, with both hands on

he 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

aken. Do not let go of the chain saw.

•

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 main-

tenance instructions for the saw chain. Decreasing

the depth gauge height can lead to increased kickback.

H) CHAIN-SAW OPERATING TECHNIQUES

Always observe the safety regulations and use the most

suitable sawing techniques (see chapter 7 for instructions

and examples).

J) RECOMMENDATION FOR THE FIRST-TIME

USERS

Before felling or delimbing for the first time, make sure:

– you have been specifically trained to use this type of

equipment;

– you have carefully read the safety regulations and user

instructions contained in this manual;

– you practise first on logs on the ground or attached to

trestles, in order to get familiar with the machine and the

most suitable cutting techniques.

K) HOW TO READ THE MANUAL

Certain paragraphs in the manual contain particularly sig-

nificant information and are marked with various levels of

highlighting with the following meaning:

These give details or further in-

formation on what has already been indicated, and aim to

prevent both damage to the machine, and the machine

from causing damage.

Non-observance will result in

the risk of injury to oneself or others.

Non-observance will result in

the risk of serious injury or death to oneself or oth-

ers.

DANGER!

WARNING!

IMPORTANT

NOTE

F) RESIDUAL RISKS

• Keep all parts of the body away from the saw chain

when the chain saw is operating. Before you start

he chain saw, make sure the saw chain is not con-

acting anything. A moment of inattention while oper-

ting chain saws may cause entanglement of your cloth-

ing or body with the saw chain.

•

Always hold the chain saw with your right hand on

the rear handle and your left hand on the front

handle. Holding the chain saw with a reversed hand

onfiguration increases the risk of personal injury and

hould never be done.

• Wear safety glasses and hearing protection. Fur-

ther protective equipment for head, hands, legs

and feet is recommended. Adequate protective cloth-

ing will reduce personal injury by flying debris or acci-

dental contact with the saw chain.

• Do not operate a chain saw in a tree. Operation of a

chain saw while up in a tree may result in personal injury.

• Always keep proper footing and operate the chain

saw only when standing on fixed, secure and level

surface. Slippery or unstable surfaces such as ladders

may cause a loss of balance or control of the chain

saw.

• When cutting a limb that is under tension be alert

for spring back. When the tension in the wood fibres

is released the spring loaded limb may strike the oper-

ator and/or throw the chain saw out of control.

• Use extreme caution when cutting brush and

saplings. The slender material may catch the saw chain

and be whipped toward you or pull you off balance.

• 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.

• Follow instructions for lubricating, chain tension-

ing 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.

• This machine’s starter unit generates an average

sized electromagnetic field, but it is not however

possible to exclude the possibility of interference on

any active or passive medical devices that operators

may be wearing; this could be risky for their health con-

ditions. All those using medical devices should always

consult their GP, or the device manufacturer, before

using this machine.

G) 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 re-

action, kicking the guide bar up and back towards the op-

erator.

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 loose control

of the saw which could result in serious personal injury. Do

not rely exclusively upon the safety devices built into your

saw.

6 SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

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