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clips, coins, keys, nails, screws or other
small metal objects, that can make a
connection from one terminal to another.
Shorting the battery terminals together
may cause burns or a fire.
Under abusive conditions, liquid may be
ejected from the battery; avoid contact. If
contact accidentally occurs, flush with
water. If liquid contacts eyes, additionally
seek medical help. Liquid ejected from the
battery may cause irritation or burns.
Service
Have your power tool serviced by a
qualified repair person using only identical
replacement parts. This will ensure that the
safety of the power tool is maintained.
Safety instructions for chain
saws
When the saw is running, keep all body
parts away from the saw chain. Before
starting the saw, ensure that the saw chain
touches nothing. When working with a
chain saw, a moment of inattention may
result in clothing or body parts being
caught by the chain saw.
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
in reverse working position increases the
risk of injuries and must be avoided.
Hold the electric power tool by the
insulated handle surfaces, as the saw
chain may may contact hidden wiring. If the
saw chain comes into contact with a live
line, metallic parts of the unit may become
energised and cause an electric shock.
Wear goggles and hearing protection.
Additional protective equipment for head,
hands, legs and feet is recommended.
Suitable protective clothing reduces the
risk of injury from flying splinters and of
accidentally touching the saw chain.
Do not work with the chain saw in a tree.
When operating the chain saw in a tree,
there is a risk of injury.
Always ensure you have a firm footing and
use the chain saw only when you are
standing on solid, safe and level ground.
Slippery ground or unsteady footing, such
as on a ladder, may cause you to lose your
balance or lose control of the chain saw.
When cutting a branch which is under
tension, expect it to spring back. When the
tension in the wood fibres is released, the
branch under tension may strike the
operator and/or cause him to lose control of
the chain saw.
Be particularly careful when cutting
undergrowth and young trees. Thin
material may become caught in the saw
chain and strike you or cause you to lose
your balance.
Carry the chain saw, switched off, by the
front handle, ensuring that the chain saw is
turned away from your body. When
transporting or storing the chain saw,
always pull on the protective cover.
Handle the chain saw carefully to reduce
the likelihood of inadvertently touching the
running saw chain.
Follow the instructions for lubrication,
tensioning the chain and changing the
accessories. An improperly tensioned or
lubricated chain may either snap or
increase the risk of a kickback.
Keep the handles dry, clean and free of oil
and grease. Greasy and oily handles are
slippery and will cause loss of control.
Saw wood only. Do not use the chain saw
for work for which it is not designed.
Example: Do not use the chain saw for
sawing plastic, masonry or building
materials which are not made of wood.
If the chain saw is not used as intended,
this may result in hazardous situations.
Causes of and avoiding
a kickback
A kickback can occur when the tip of the guide
rail touches an object or when the wood bends
and the saw chain becomes jammed in the
cut. If the rail tip touches an object, this may
occasionally cause an unexpected reaction
directed backwards, throwing the guide rail
upwards and in the direction of the operator.
If the saw chain jams on the upper edge of the
guide rail, the rail may quickly recoil in the
direction of the operator.
Any of these reactions may cause loss of
control of the saw and potentially serious
injuries. Do not rely solely on the safety
devices integrated in the chain saw. As the
user of a chain saw, you should take various
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