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Skating / Bouncing
When the chainsaw fails to dig in during a cut, the guide
bar can begin hopping or dangerously skidding along
the surface of the log or branch, possibly resulting in
the loss of control of the chainsaw. To prevent or reduce
skating or bouncing, always use the saw with both hands
make sure the saw chain establishes a groove for cutting.
Never cut small, fl exible branches or brushes with your
chainsaw. Their size and fl exibility can easily cause the
saw to bounce towards you or bind up with enough force
to cause a kickback. The best tool for that kind of work is a
hand saw, pruning shears, an axe or other hand tools.
Personal protective equipment
Wear a helmet at all times when operating the machine.
A helmet, equipped with mesh visor, can help reduce the
risk of injury to the face and the head if kickback occurs.
Wear ear protectors. Exposure to noise can cause hearing
loss.
Good quality personal protective equipment, as used
by professionals, will help reduce the risk of injury to
the operator. The following items should be used when
operating the machine:
Safety helmet
should comply with EN 397 and be CE marked
Hearing protection
should comply with EN 352-1 and be CE marked
Eye and face protection
should be CE marked and comply with EN 166 (for safety
glasses) or EN 1731 (for mesh visors)
Gloves
should comply with EN381-7 and be CE marked
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Leg protection (chaps)
should comply with EN 381-5, be CE marked and provide
allround protection
Chain saw safety boots
should comply with EN ISO 20345:2004 and be marked
with a shield depicting a chain saw to show compliance
with EN 381-3. (Occasional users may use steel toe-cap
safety boots with protective gaiters which conform to
EN 381-9 if the ground is even and there is little risk of
tripping or catching on undergrowth)
Chain saw jackets for upper body
protection
should comply with EN 381-11 and be CE marked
Know your Chain saw
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Trigger Release
2
On/off switch
3
Chain Drive
4
Bar Groove
5
Rear Handle
6
Battery
7
Front handle
8
Front Hand Guard /
9
6
5
13
1
3
2
4
Chain brake lever
9
Chain Lubricant Cap
10
Guide Bar
11
Saw Chain
12
Guide Bar Cover
13
Chain tensioner wheel
14
Chain Catcher
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8
10
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