INSTRUCTIONS FOR SAFE HANDLING
1. Make sure that the tool is only connected to the voltage marked on the name plate.
2. Never use the tool if its cover or any bolts are missing. If the cover or bolts have been
removed, replace them prior to use. Maintain all parts in good working order.
3. Always secure the tool when working in elevated positions.
4. Never touch the blade, drill bit, grinding wheel or other moving parts during use.
5. Never start the tool when its rotating component is in contact with the work piece.
6. Never lay the tool down before its moving parts have come to a complete stop.
7. ACCESSORIES:
The use of accessories or attachments other than those recommended in this manual
might present a hazard.
8. REPLACEMENT RARTS:
When servicing use only identical replacement parts.
ADDITIONAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR POLE CHAIN SAW
This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced
physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless
they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a
person responsible for their safety.
Young children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the
appliance.
1. Keep all parts of the body away from the saw chain when the chain saw is operating.
Before you start the chain saw, make sure the saw chain is not contacting anything. A
moment of inattention while operating chain saws may cause entanglement of your
clothing or body with the saw chain.
2. Always hold the chain saw with your right hand on the rear handle and your left hand
on the front handle. Holding the chain saw with a reversed hand configuration increases
the risk of personal injury and should never be done.
3. Wear safety glasses and hearing protection. Further protective equipment for head,
hands, legs and feet is recommended. Adequate protective clothing will reduce personal
injury by flying debris or accidental contact with the saw chain.
4. Do not operate a chain saw in a tree. Operation of a chain saw while up in a tree may
result in personal injury.
5. Always keep proper footing and operate the chain saw only when standing on fixed,
secure and level surface. Slippery or unstable surfaces such as ladders may cause a loss
of balance or control of the chain saw.
6. When cutting a limb that is under tension be alert for spring back. When the tension
in the wood fibres is released the spring loaded limb may strike the operator and/or
throw the chain saw out of control.
7. 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.
8. Carry the chain saw by the front handle with the chain saw switched off and away
from your body. When transporting or storing the chain saw always fit the guide bar
cover. Proper handling of the chain saw will reduce the likelihood of accidental contact
with the moving saw chain.
9. Follow instructions for lubricating, chain tensioning and changing accessories.
Improperly tensioned or lubricated chain may either break or increase the chance for
kickback.
10. Keep handles dry, clean, and free from oil and grease. Greasy, oily handles are
slippery causing loss of control.
11. Cut wood only. Do not use chain saw for purposes not intended. For example: do
not use chain saw for cutting plastic, masonry or non-wood building materials. Use of
the chain saw for operations different than intended could result in a hazardous
situation.
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 chain 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 procedures or
conditions and can be avoided by taking proper precautions as given below:
1. Maintain a firm grip, with thumbs and fingers 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.
2. 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.
3. Only use replacement bars and chains specified by the manufacturer. Incorrect
replacement bars and chains may cause chain breakage and/or kickback.
4. Follow the manufacturer's sharpening and maintenance instructions for the saw
chain. Decreasing the depth gauge height can lead to increased kickback.
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