Use and Care Manual

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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.
5) Battery Tool Use and Care
a ) Recharge only with the charger specified by the
manufacturer. A charger that is suitable for one type
of battery pack may create a risk of fire when used
with another batterypack.
b ) Use power tools only with specifically designated
battery packs. Use of any other battery packs may
create a risk of injury andfire.
c ) When battery pack is not in use, keep it away
from other metal objects, like paper 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.
d ) 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.
6) Service
a ) 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.
Chain Saw Safety Warnings
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WARNING: Additional safety warnings for
chainsaws.
• 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.
• Hold the power tool by insulated gripping surfaces
only, because the saw chain may contact hidden
wiring. Saw chains contacting a "live" wire may make
exposed metal parts of the power tool "live" and could give
the operator an electricshock.
• 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 fibers 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.
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