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Power
tools are dangerous in the hands of untrained users.
■ Check for misalignment or binding
of moving parts, breakage of parts and any other condition
that may affect the power tool’s operation. If damaged,
have the power tool repaired before use. Many accidents
are caused by poorly maintained power tools.
■ Keep cutting tools sharp and clean. Properly
maintained cutting tools with sharp cutting edges are less
likely to bind and are easier to control.
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performed. Use of the power tool for operations different
from those intended could result in a hazardous situation.
BATTERY TOOL USE AND CARE
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Inserting the battery pack into
power tools that have the switch on invites accidents.
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manufacturer. A charger that is suitable for one type
of battery pack may create a risk of fire when used with
another battery pack.
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Use of any other battery packs may create
a risk of injury and fire.
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connection from one terminal to another. Shorting the
battery terminals together may cause burns or fire.
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If contact accidentally occurs,
flush with plenty of soap and water. If liquid contacts eyes,
immediately seek medical help. Liquid ejected from the
battery may cause irritation or burns.
SERVICE
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This will ensure that the safety of the power tool is maintained.
Servicing requires extreme care and knowledge and should
be performed only by a qualified service technician. For
service we suggest you return the product to your neatest
AUTHORISED SERVICE CENTRE for repair. When
servicing, use only identical replacement parts.
SPECIFIC SAFETY WARNINGS
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Saw chains contacting a “live” wire may make
exposed metal parts of the power tool “live” and could give
the operator an electric shock.
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Before you start the
chain saw, make sure the saw chain is not in contact with
anything. A moment of inattention while operating chain
saws may cause entanglement of your clothing or body
with the saw chain.
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the rear
Holding the chain saw with a reversed hand configuration
increases the risk of personal injury and should never be
done.
■ Further
protective equipment for head, hands, legs and feet is
recommended. Adequate protective clothing will reduce
personal injury from flying debris or accidental contact
with the saw chain.
■ Operation
of a chain saw while up in a tree may result in personal
injury.
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surface. Slippery or unstable surfaces such as ladders
may cause loss of balance or control of the chain saw.
■ When cutting a limb that is under tension, be alert
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.
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saplings. The slender material may catch the saw chain
and be whipped toward you or pull you off balance.
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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.
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and changing accessories. Improperly tensioned or
lubricated chain may either break or increase the chance
for kickback.
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Greasy, oily handles are slippery, causing loss of control.
■ 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 other than intended could
result in a hazardous situation.
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 your body and arm positioned to allow you to resist
