Use and Care Manual

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ADDITIONAL WARNINGS
A chain saw is intended for two-handed use
(Fig.2).
Serious injury to the operator, helpers,
and/or bystanders can result from one-handed
operation.
Make sure that the area in which you are
cutting is free from obstructions.
Do not let
the nose of the guide bar contact a log, branch,
fence, or any other obstruction that could be hit
while you are operating the saw.
Always cut with the unit running at full
speed.
Fully squeeze the switch trigger and
maintain cutting speed.
With a basic understanding of kickback,
you can reduce or eliminate the element
of surprise (Fig.3.4.5).
Sudden surprise
contributes to accidents.
Fig. 3
Rotational
Kickback
Fig. 4
Kickback
Danger Zone
Keep proper footing and balance at all
times.
Avoid unintentional contact with the sta-
tionary saw chain or guide bar rails.
These
can be very sharp. Always wear gloves and
long pants or chaps when handling the chain
saw, saw chain, or guide bar.
Never operate a chain saw that is damaged
or improperly adjusted or that is not com-
pletely and securely assembled.
Be sure that
the saw chain stops moving when the trigger
switch is released.
Do not incinerate the appliance even if it is
severely damaged.
The batteries can explode
in a re.
Inspect the work piece for nails, wire, or other foreign objects prior to cutting.
When bucking, secure the work piece prior to cutting. When felling or pruning, identify
and secure hazardous branches.
Fig. 2
Fig. 5
Linear Kickback
Pinch
Kickback