alert for spring back. When the tension in the
saw out of control.
h) Use extreme caution when cutting brush and
saplings. The slender material may catch the
saw chain and be whipped toward you or pull you
off balance.
i) Carry the chain saw by the front handle with
the chain saw switched off and away from
your body. When transporting or storing the
Proper handling of the chain saw will reduce the
likelihood of accidental contact with the moving
saw chain.
j) Follow instructions for lubricating, chain
tensioning and changing the bar and chain.
Improperly tensioned or lubricated chain may
either break or increase the chance for kickback.
k) Cut wood only. Do not use chain saw for
purposes not intended. For example: do not use
chain saw for cutting metal, plastic, masonry or
non-wood building materials . Use of the chain
saw for operations different than intended could
result in a hazardous situation.
l) Do not attempt to fell a tree until you have an
understanding of the risks and how to avoid
them.
or bystanders while felling a tree.
m) Follow all instructions when clearing jammed
material, storing or servicing the chain saw.
Make sure the switch is off and the battery pack
is removed. Unexpected actuation of the chain
should, as a minimum, practise cutting logs on
a saw-horse or cradle.
o) Recommendation to have sharpening and
maintenance of the saw chain performed by
authorised service centres.
2) Causes and operator prevention of kickback:
Kickback may occur when the nose or tip of the
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
safety devices built into your saw. As a chain saw
user, you should take several steps to keep your
20V 30cm Cordless BL ChainSaw
incorrect operating procedures or conditions and
can be avoided by taking proper precautions as
given below:
encircling the chain saw handles, with both
hands on the saw and position your body and
arm 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 chain saw.
b) Do not overreach and do not cut above shoulder
height. This helps prevent unintended tip contact
and enables better control of the chain saw in
unexpected situations.
by the manufacturer. Incorrect replacement
guide bars and saw chains may cause chain
d) Follow the manufacturer's sharpening and
maintenance instructions for the saw chain.
Decreasing the depth gauge height can lead to
increased kickback.
Residual risks
Even with the intended use of the appliance there
is always a residual risk, which can not prevented.
According to the type and construction of the
appliance the following potential hazards might
apply:
-
Contact with exposed saw teeth of the saw chain
(cutting hazards)
-
Access to the rotating saw chain (cutting
hazards)
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Unforeseen, abrupt movement of the guide bar
(cutting hazards)
-
Flung out of parts of the work piece
-
Skin contact with the oil
-
Loss of hearing, if no required ear protection
used during work
SAFETY WARNINGS FOR
BATTERY PACK
a) Do not dismantle, open or shred cells or
battery pack.
b) Do not short-circuit a battery pack. Do not
store battery packs haphazardly in a box or
drawer where they may short-circuit each
other or be short-circuited by conductive
materials. When battery pack is not in use,
paper clips, coins, keys, nails, screws or
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