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WORKING TECHNIQUES

16 – English

1153134-26 Rev. 3 2010-02-11

Before use: (33)

1 Check that the chain brake works correctly and is not

damaged.

2 Check that the rear right hand guard is not damaged.

3 Check that the throttle lockout works correctly and is not

damaged.

4 Check that the stop switch works correctly and is not

damaged.

5 Check that all handles are free from oil.

6 Check that the anti vibration system works and is not

damaged.

7 Check that the mufﬂer is securely attached and not

damaged.

8 Check that all parts of the chain saw are tightened

correctly and that they are not damaged or missing.

9 Check that the chain catcher is in place and not

damaged.

10Check the chain tension.

General working instructions

Basic safety rules

1 Look around you:

• To ensure that people, animals or other things cannot

affect your control of the machine.

• To make sure that none of the above might come within

reach of your saw or be injured by falling trees.

CAUTION! Follow the instructions above, but do not use a

chain saw in a situation where you cannot call for help in

case of an accident.

2 Do not use the machine in bad weather, such as dense

fog, heavy rain, strong wind, intense cold, etc. Working

in bad weather is tiring and often brings added risks,

such as icy ground, unpredictable felling direction, etc.

3 Take great care when removing small branches and

avoid cutting bushes (i.e. cutting many small branches

at the same time). Small branches can be grabbed by

the chain and thrown back at you, causing serious

injury.

4 Make sure you can move and stand safely. Check the

area around you for possible obstacles (roots, rocks,

branches, ditches, etc.) in case you have to move

suddenly. Take great care when working on sloping

ground.

5 Take great care when cutting a tree that is in tension. A

tree that is in tension may spring back to its normal

position before or after being cut. If you position yourself

incorrectly or make the cut in the wrong place the tree

may hit you or the machine and cause you to lose

control. Both situations can cause serious personal

injury.

6 Before moving your chain saw switch off the engine and

lock the chain using the chain brake. Carry the chain

saw with the bar and chain pointing backwards. Fit a

guard to the bar before transporting the chain saw or

carrying it for any distance.

7 When you put the chain saw on the ground, lock the saw

chain using the chain brake and ensure you have a

constant view of the machine. Switch the engine off

before leaving your chain saw for any length of time.

General rules

1 If you understand what kickback is and how it happens

then you can reduce or eliminate the element of

surprise. By being prepared you reduce the risk.

Kickback is usually quite mild, but it can sometimes be

very sudden and violent.

2 Always hold the chain saw ﬁrmly with your right hand on

the rear handle and your left hand on the front handle.

Wrap your ﬁngers and thumbs around the handles. You

should use this grip whether you are right-handed or

left-handed. This grip minimises the effect of kickback

and lets you keep the chain saw under control. Do not

let go of the handles!

3 Most kickback accidents happen during limbing. Make

sure you are standing ﬁrmly and that there is nothing in

the way that might make you trip or lose your balance.

Lack of concentration can lead to kickback if the

kickback zone of the bar accidentally touches a branch,

nearby tree or some other object.

Have control over the workpiece. If the pieces you

intend to cut are small and light, they can jam in the saw

chain and be thrown towards you. This is not necessarily

dangerous in itself, but you may be surprised and lose

control of the saw. Never saw stacked logs or branches

without ﬁrst separating them. Only saw one log or one

piece at a time. Remove the cut pieces to keep your

working area safe.

4 Never use the chain saw above shoulder height and

try not to cut with the tip of the bar. Never use the

chain saw one-handed! (34)

5 You must have a steady stance in order to have full

control over the chain saw. Never work standing on a

ladder, in a tree or where you do not have ﬁrm ground to

stand on. (35)

6 Always use a fast cutting speed, i.e. full throttle.

7 Take great care when you cut with the top edge of the

bar, i.e. when cutting from the underside of the object.

This is known as cutting on the push stroke. The chain

tries to push the chain saw back towards the user. If the

IMPORTANT!

This section describes basic safety rules for using a

chain saw. This information is never a substitute for

professional skills and experience. If you get into a

situation where you feel unsafe, stop and seek expert

advice. Contact your chain saw dealer, service agent or

an experienced chain saw user. Do not attempt any

task that you feel unsure of!

Before using a chain saw you must understand the

effects of kickback and how to avoid them. See

instructions under the heading How to avoid kickback.

Before using a chain saw you must understand the

difference between cutting with the top and bottom

edges of the bar. See instructions under the headings

How to avoid kickback and Machine’s safety

equipment.

Wear personal protective equipment. See instructions

under the heading Personal protective equipment.

WARNING! Sometimes chips get stuck in

the clutch cover causing the chain to

jam. Always stop the engine before

cleaning.

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