To Prevent Kickbacks, Skating, Bouncing And Dropping; Personal Protective Equipment; Protective Devices On The Product; Safety Instructions For Maintenance - Jonsered CS2258 Li Manual De Usuario

top of the guide bar. The sudden stop of the
chain reverses the chain force and causes the
product to move in the opposite direction of the
turn of the chain. The product moves rearward in
the direction of the operator.
(Fig. 29)
• Pull-In can occur when the saw chain suddenly
stops when the moving chain touches an object
in the wood along the bottom of the guide bar.
The sudden stop pulls the product forward and
away from the operator, which can easily cause
the loss of control of the product by the operator.
(Fig. 30)
Make sure that you understand the different forces and
how to prevent them before you operate the product.
To prevent kickbacks, skating, bouncing and
See
dropping on page 13 .
To prevent kickbacks, skating,
bouncing and dropping
• While the motor runs, make sure to hold the product
tightly. Keep your right hand on the rear handle and
the left hand on the front handle. Tightly hold with
thumbs and fingers around the handles. Do not let
go.
• Keep control of the product during the cut and after
the wood falls to the ground. Do not let the weight of
the product drop down after the cut is made.
• Make sure that the area in which you are cutting is
free from blockage. Do not let the nose of the guide
bar touch a log, branch or other blockages while you
operate the product. (Fig. 31)
• Cut at high motor speeds.
• Do not overreach or cut above shoulder height. (Fig.
32)
• Obey the sharpening and maintenance instructions
by the manufacturer for the saw chain.
• Only use replacement guide bars and saw chains
specified by the manufacturer.
• The risk of kickback is increased if the depth gauge
is set too large.

Personal protective equipment

• Always use the correct personal protective
equipment when you operate the product. Personal
protective equipment decreases the grade of injury if
an accident occurs, but does not erase it.
• Do not use loose clothing that can become caught in
the saw chain.
• Use an approved protective helmet.
• Always use approved ear protection while you
operate the product. Noise for a long period can
cause hearing loss.
• Use protective glasses or a face visor to decrease
the risk of injury from flying objects. The product can
move objects with strong force, such as wood chips
and small pieces of wood. This can result in serious
injury, including to the eyes.
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• Use gloves with chainsaw protection.
• Use pants with chainsaw protection.
• Use boots with chainsaw protection, steel toe-caps
and nonslip soles.
• Make sure that you have a first aid kit near.
• Sparks can come from the guide bar, saw chain or
other sources. Always keep fire extinguishing tools
and a shovel to help prevent forest fires.

Protective devices on the product

• Do not use a product with damaged protective
equipment. If the product is damaged, speak to an
approved service center.
Power button
Make sure that the motor stops when you push the
power button.
To examine the trigger lockout
1. Push the trigger lockout and make sure that it goes
back to its initial position when you release it.
2. Push the trigger and make sure that it goes back to
its initial position when you release it.
Guard
The guard prevents objects from being ejected in the
direction of the operator. The guard also prevents
accidental touch between the operator and the saw
chain.
• Make sure that the guard is permitted for operation
in combination with the product.
• Do not use the product without the guard.
• Make sure that the guard is not damaged. Replace
the guard if it is worn or has cracks.

Safety instructions for maintenance

• Remove the battery pack before doing maintenance
on the product.
• Have all product servicing done by an approved
dealer, not including the tasks in
page 17 .
• Make sure the saw chain stops moving when the
trigger is released.
• Keep the handles dry, clean, and free from oil.
• Keep caps and fasteners correctly tightened.
• Replacement components that are not approved or
the removal of safety devices can cause damage to
the product. This can also cause possible injury to
the operator or bystanders. Only use accessories
and replacement parts as recommended. Do not
change your product.
• Keep the saw chain sharp and clean for safe and
high performance.
• Obey the instructions for lubricating and changing
accessories.
• Examine the product for damaged parts. Before
more use of the product, make sure the damaged
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