Precautions Against Kickback; Further Safety Instructions - Parkside PAHE 20-Li C3 Manual Del Usuario

Precautions against kickback

CAUTION! KICKBACK!
► Be aware of the danger of kickback when
working with the appliance. There is a risk
of personal injury.
You can avoid kickbacks by being careful
and using the correct sawing technique.
■ Contact with the tip of the rail can, in some
cases, lead to an unexpected rearwards
r eaction resulting in the guide rail
upwards towards the operator (see Fig. 1).
Fig. 1
■ Kickbacks can occur if the tip of the guide rail
touches an object or if the wood bends and the
saw chain gets caught in the cut (see Fig. 2).
Fig. 2
■ If the saw chain
the guide rail , the rail can kick back violently
towards the operator.
■ Any such reaction can lead to you losing
control over the saw and possibly injuring
yourself. Do not rely solely on the chainsaw's
built-in safety devices. As the user of a
chainsaw, you can take a number of measures
to avoid accidents and injury. A kickback is
caused by incorrect use or misuse of the power
tool. It can be avoided by taking proper precau-
tions as given below:
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flying
jams in the upper edge of
■ Hold the saw firmly with both hands, with
your thumb and finger around the handles of
the chainsaw. Hold your body and arms in a
position in which you can withstand kickback
forces. If suitable measures are taken, the
operator can control the recoil forces. Never
let go of the chainsaw.
■ Avoid an abnormal posture. This will prevent
inadvertent contact with the tip of the rail and
allows a better control of the chainsaw in unex-
pected situations.
■ Always use the replacement rails and saw
chains specified by the manufacturer. Incor-
rect replacement rails and saw chains can lead
to a tearing of the saw chain and/or kickback.
■ Follow the manufacturer's instructions for
sharpening and maintenance of the saw
chain. Setting the depth stop too low can
increase the risk of kickback.
■ Do not saw with the tip of the blade.
This can lead to kickback.
■ Ensure that there are no objects on the
ground that you can trip over.

Further safety instructions

CAUTION! RISK OF INJURY!
► To prevent injuries, never touch the appliance
above the handle
■ During operation, no other person or animal
may be within a radius of 15 metres. The oper-
ator is responsible for third parties within the
warking area.
■ Keep the appliance, the cutting mechanism and
the blade guard in good condition to prevent
injury.
■ Before each use, check the appliance for worn,
loose or deformed parts. This ensures that the
safety of the appliance is maintained.
■ Children should be supervised to ensure that
they do not play with the appliance.
■ Do not use the appliance until you have famil-
iarised yourself with its use.
while it is running!
PAHE 20-Li C3