bind and are easier to control.
Use the power tool, accessories and tool bits etc. in accordance with these instructions, taking into account the
working conditions and the work to be performed. Use of the power tool for operations different from those
intended could result in a hazardous situation.
ADDITIONAL SAFETY POINTS FOR YOUR ELECTRIC CHAINSAW
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.
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.
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.
Do not operate a chain saw in a tree. Operation of a chain saw while up in a tree may result in personal injury.
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.
When cutting a limb that is under tension be alert for spring back. When the tension in the wood fibre is
released the spring-loaded limb may strike the operator and/or throw the chain saw out of control.
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.
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.
Follow instructions for lubricating, chain tensioning and changing accessories. Improperly tensioned or
lubricated chain may either break or increase the chance for kickback.
Keep handles dry, clean, and free from oil and grease. Greasy, oily handles are slippery causing loss of control.
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.
Using of a residual cutting device with a tripping current of 30 mA or less is recommended.
Hold the power tool by insulated gripping surfaces only, because the saw chain may contact hidden wiring or
its own cord. Saw chains contacting a "live" wire may make exposed metal parts of the power tool "live" and
could give the operator an electric shock
CAUSES AND OPERATOR PREVENTION OF 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:
•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.
•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.
•Only use replacement bars and chains specified by the manufacturer. Incorrect replacement bars and
chains may cause chain breakage and/or kickback.
•Follow the manufacturer’s sharpening and maintenance instructions for the saw chain. Decreasing the
depth gauge height can lead to increased kickback.
