Causes And Operator Prevention Of Kickback - Stiga PRS 1501 Manual De Instrucciones

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1) Whenever the machine is to be handled or tran-
sported you must:
– turn off the engine, wait for the chain to stop and
disconnect the spark plug cap;
– mount the bar cover;
– only hold the machine using the handgrips and
position the bar in the opposite direction to that
used during operation.
2) When using a vehicle to transport the machine,
position it so that it can cause no danger to per-
sons and fasten it firmly in place to avoid it from
tipping over, which may cause damage or fuel
spillage.
F) 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 re-
verse 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 loose
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 chain saw user, you should take several steps
to keep your cutting jobs free from accident or
4. USING THE MACHINE
ASSEMBLING THE ROD
(if supplied separately) (Fig. 1)
– Insert the rod (1) in the sleeve (2) so that the
hole (3) coincides with the screw (4).
– Tighten the two screws (4) and (5) completely.
The head of the screw (4) must not stick out
when tightened.
ASSEMBLING THE BAR AND CHAIN
DANGER!
ing the assembly should be done on a flat and
Unpacking and complet-
SAFETY REQUIREMENTS / USING THE MACHINE
injury.
Kickback is the result of tool misuse and/or in-
correct operating procedures or conditions and
can be avoided by taking proper precautions as
given below:
• Only use replacement bars and chains
specified by the manufacturer. Incorrect re-
placement 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.
G) HOW TO READ THE MANUAL
Certain paragraphs in the manual contain particu-
larly significant information and are marked with
various levels of highlighting with the following
meaning:
IMPORTANT
information on what has already been indicated,
and aim to prevent both damage to the machine,
and the machine from causing damage.
DANGER!
sult in the risk of serious injury or death to
oneself or others.
stable surface, with enough space for ma-
chi ne handling and its packaging, always
making use of suitable equipment.
Disposal of the packaging should be done in
ac cordance with the local regulations in force.
DANGER!
gloves when handling the bar and chain.
Mount the bar and chain very carefully so as
not to impair the safety and efficiency of the
machine. If in doubt, contact your dealer.
These give details or further
Non-observance will re-
Always wear heavy-duty