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11. Cut wood only. Do not use chain saw for pur-

poses not intended. For example: do not use

chain saw for cutting plastic, masonry or non-

wood building materials. Use of the chain saw for

operations different than intended could result in a

hazardous situation.

12. 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 con-

trol 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 chain

saw.

- Do not overreach and do not cut above shoul-

der height. This helps prevent unintended tip

contact and enables better control of the chain

saw in unexpected situations.

- Only use replacement bars and chains speci-

fied 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.

ADDITIONAL SAFETY RULES

1. Read the instruction manual in order to familiarize

yourself with operation of the chain saw.

2. Before using the chain saw for the first time, arrange

to have instruction in its operation. If this is not pos-

sible, at least practice cutting round timber on a tres-

tle before beginning work.

3. The chain saw must not be used by children or

young persons under 18 years of age. Young per-

sons over 16 years of age may be exempted from

this restriction if they are undergoing training under

the supervision of an expert.

4. Working with the chain saw requires a high level of

concentration. Do not work with the saw if you are

not feeling fit and well. Carry out all work calmly and

carefully.

5. Never work under the influence of alcohol, drugs or

medication.

Proper use

1. The chain saw is intended solely for cutting wood.

Do not use it for example to cut plastic or porous

concrete.

2. Only use the chain saw for operations described in

this instruction manual. Do not, for example, use it

to trim hedges or for similar purposes.

3. The chain saw must not be used for forestry work,

i.e. for felling and limbing standing timber. The chain

saw cable does not provide the operator with the

mobility and safety required for such work.

4. The chain saw is not intended for commercial use.

5. Do not overload the chain saw.

Personal protective equipment

1. Clothing must be close-fitting, but must not obstruct

mobility.

2. Wear the following protective clothing during work:

• A tested safety helmet, if a hazard is presented by

falling branches or similar;

• A face mask or goggles;

• Suitable ear protection (ear muffs, custom or moul-

dable ear plugs). Octave band analysis upon

request.

• Firm leather safety gloves;

• Long trousers manufactured from strong fabric;

• Protective dungarees of cut-resistant fabric;

• Safety shoes or boots with non-slip soles, steel

toes, and cut-resistant fabric lining;

• A breathing mask, when carrying out work which

produces dust (e.g. sawing dry wood).

Safe working practices

1. Do not operate the chain saw in the vicinity of flam-

mable dust or gases, as the motor generates sparks

and presents a risk of explosion.

2. Work only on firm ground and with a good footing.

Pay particular attention to obstacles (e.g. the cable)

in the working area. Take particular care where

moisture, ice, snow, freshly cut wood or bark may

make surfaces slippery. Do not stand on ladders or

trees when using the saw.

3. Take particular care when working on sloping

ground; rolling trunks and branches pose a potential

hazard.

4. Clean the area to be cut of foreign objects such as

sand, stones, nails, wire, etc. Foreign objects dam-

age the bar and chain, and can lead to dangerous

kickback.

5. Take particular care when cutting in the vicinity of

wire fences. Do nut cut into the fence, as the saw

may kick back.

6. Do not cut into the ground.

7. Cut pieces of wood singly, not in bunches or stacks.

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