Causes And Operator Prevention Of Kickback; Additional Warnings - GreenWorks GD40TCS Manual De Instrucciones De Seguridad

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wood building materials. Use of the
top handle saw for operations other than
intended could result in a hazardous
situation.
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 control of the saw which could result
in serious personal injury. Do not rely
exclusively upon the safety devices built
into your saw. As a top handle 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
conditions and can be avoided by taking
proper precautions as given below:
„ Maintain a firm grip, with thumbs and
fingers encircling the top handle saw
handles, with both hands on the saw
and your body and arm positioned 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 top
handle saw.
„ Do not overreach and do not cut
above shoulder height. This helps
prevent unintended tip contact and
enables better control of the top handle
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.
English (original instructions)
procedures
„ Follow the manufacturer's sharpening
and maintenance instructions for the
saw chain. Decreasing the depth gauge
height can lead to increased kickback.

ADDITIONAL WARNINGS

It has been reported that vibrations from
hand-held tools may contribute to a
condition called Raynaud's Syndrome in
certain individuals. Symptoms may include
tingling, numbness and blanching of the
figures ,ususlly apparent upon exposure
to cold and dampness, diet, smoking and
work practices are all thought to contribute
to the development of these symptoms. It is
presently unknown what, if any, vibrations
or extent of exposure may contribute to the
condition. There are measures that can be
taken by the operator to possibly reduce
the effects of vibration:
„ Keep your body warm in cold weather,
when operating the unit wear gloves
to keep the hands and wrists warm.
It is reported that cold weather is a
major factor contributing to Raynaud's
or
Syndrome.
„ After each period of operation, exercise
to increase blood circulation.
„ Take frequent work breaks. limit the
amount of exposure per day.
If you experience any of the symptoms of
this condition, immediately discontinue
use and see your physician about these
symptoms.
„
The recommended cutting capacity of
this top handle saw is 153mm (6 in.)
and smaller to prolong the life of the
tool and allow for safest operation.
„
Cutting logs with a diameter larger
than this will cause excess wear
on your tool. Logs with a maximum
diameter of 229mm (9in.) can be cut,
but should only be done so rarely and
with caution.
„
The integral spiked bumper is designed
to assist cutting. When forced against
the log while cutting it provides a more
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