Operating instructions
◼ Check all parts for secure fit and visible
defects.
◼ Before commencing work, ensure that the
saw chain is tensioned and sharpened
sufficiently.
◼ Check to ensure that the chain brake func-
tions correctly.
◼ Inspect the work area and remove any ob-
stacles and foreign bodies or other parts
that could block the chainsaw or cause
damage to it.
◼ Hold the chainsaw with both hands as pre-
scribed.
◼ Saw at a suitable or full engine speed.
◼ Do not start cutting until the chainsaw is
running.
◼ Do not allow contact with obstacles or the
ground during operation.
◼ Allow frequent breaks during longer peri-
ods of operation and always heed the rele-
vant safety regulations.
◼ Switch the engine off:
− if the equipment exhibits changes in be-
haviour and unusual vibrations
− if the saw becomes stuck
− if it comes into contact with foreign bod-
ies or the ground
− during work breaks and before placing
the chainsaw down.
Sawing with pulling action
With this method, the underside of the chainsaw
blade is used to cut from the top down.
The saw chain thereby pushes the chainsaw
forwards, i.e. away from the user.
The front edge of the equipment forms a sup-
port that absorbs force generated when saw-
ing wood.
The user has considerably more control over
the chainsaw with the pulling method and is
in a better position to avoid kickbacks.
This sawing method should be the preferen-
tial choice.
Sawing with pushing action
With this method, the top of the chainsaw
blade is used to cut from the bottom up.
The saw chain thereby pushes the chainsaw
backwards towards the user.
If the saw rail twists, the chainsaw could be
pushed with great force towards the user.
The user must compensate for the force be-
ing pushed backwards using his/her body.
Otherwise there is a danger of only the tip of
the saw rail being in contact with the wood,
resulting in a kickback.
Code of conduct
◼ Familiarise yourself with the chainsaw and
read through the safety instructions again.
Always heed the relevant safety regulations.
◼ Only cut wood!
It is not permitted to cut any other type of
material – risk of accident!
◼ As a practice measure, choose easy bits
of wood to cut first.
◼ Do not push the chainsaw into the cut.
Allow the engine to run at full speed and
only exert light pressure on the chainsaw
when starting the cut.
