Husqvarna K 4000 Manuel D'utilisation page 16

• Keep cutting tools sharp and clean. Properly
maintained cutting tools with sharp cutting edges are
less likely to 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.
• Under no circumstances should you modify the
original design of the machine without approval from
the manufacturer. Always use original spare parts.
Unauthorized modifications and/or accessories may
lead to serious injury or death to the user or others.
• Make sure that no pipes or electrical cables are
routed in the working area or in the material to be
cut.
• Always check and mark out where gas pipes are
routed. Cutting close to gas pipes always entails
danger. Make sure that sparks are not caused when
cutting in view of the risk of explosion. Remain
concentrated and focused on the task. Carelessness
can result in serious personal injury or death.
• The guard for the cutting equipment must always be
on when the machine is running.
Service
• 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.
Kickback
WARNING: Kickbacks are sudden and can
be very violent. The power cutter can be
thrown up and back towards the user in a
rotating motion causing serious or even fatal
injury. It is vital to understand what causes
kickback and how to avoid it before using
the product.
Kickback is the sudden upward motion that can occur if
the blade is pinched or stalled in the kickback zone.
Most kickbacks are small and pose little danger.
Reactive force
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• A reactive force is always present when cutting. The
force pulls the product in the opposite direction of the
blade rotation. Most of the time this force is
insignificant. If the blade is pinched or stalled the
reactive force will be strong and you might not be
able to control the power cutter.
Kickback zone
• Never use the kickback zone of the blade for cutting.
If the blade is pinched or stalled in the kickback
zone, the reactive force will push the power cutter up
and back towards the user in a rotating motion
causing serious or even fatal injury.
Climbing kickback
• If the kickback zone is used for cutting, the reactive
force drives the blade to climb up in the cut. Do not
use the kickback zone. Use the lower quadrant of
the blade to avoid climbing kickback.
Pinching kickback
• Pinching is when the cut closes and pinches the
blade. If the blade is pinched or stalled the reactive
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