Additional Safety And Working Instructions - Milwaukee M12 FHS Notice Originale

Follow all instructions when clearing jammed material,
storing or servicing the pruning saw. Make sure the switch
is o and the battery pack is removed. Unexpected actuation
of the pruning saw while clearing jammed material or servicing
may result in serious personal injury.
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 pruning saw user, you should take several steps to keep your
cutting jobs free from accident or injury.
Kickback is the result of pruning saw misuse and/or incorrect
operating procedures or conditions and can be avoided by taking
proper precautions as given below:
a) Maintain a rm grip, with thumbs and ngers encircling
the pruning 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
pruning saw.
b) Do not overreach and do not cut above shoulder height.
This helps prevent unintended tip contact and enables better
control of the pruning saw in unexpected situations.
c) Only use replacement guide bars and chains speci ed
by the manufacturer. Incorrect replacement guide bars and
chains may cause chain breakage and/or kickback.
d) Follow the manufacturer's sharpening and maintenance
instructions for the saw chain. Decreasing the depth gauge
height can lead to increased kickback.

ADDITIONAL SAFETY AND WORKING INSTRUCTIONS

It is recommended to cut logs on a saw-horse or cradle when opera-
ting the machine for the rst time.
Ensure all guards, handles, and spiked bumper are properly tted
and are in good condition.
Persons using the pruning saw should be in good health.
The operator should be alert, have a good vision, mobility, balance,
and manual dexterity. If there is any doubt, do not operate the
pruning saw.
Do not start using the pruning saw until you have a clear work area,
secure footing, and a planned retreat path away from a falling tree.
Beware of the emission of lubricant mist and saw dust. Wear a mask
or respirator, if required.
Do not cut vines and/or small undergrowth.
Always hold the pruning saw with both hands during operation.
Use a rm grip with thumbs and ngers encircling the pruning saw
handles. Right hand must be on the rear handle and left hand on
the front handle.
Before starting the pruning saw, make sure the saw chain is not
contacting any object.
Do not modify the pruning saw in any way or use it to power any
attachments or devices not recommended by the manufacturer for
your pruning saw.
There should be a rst-aid kit containing large wound dressings and
a means to summon attention (e.g., whistle) close to the operator.
A larger more comprehensive kit should be reasonably nearby.
An incorrectly tensioned chain can jump o the guide bar and could
result in serious injury or fatality. The length of the chain depends
on the temperature. Check the tension frequently.
You should get used to your new pruning saw by making simple
cuts on securely supported wood. Do this whenever you have
not operated the saw for some time. To reduce the risk of injury
associated with contacting moving parts, always stop the motor,
apply the chain brake, remove the battery pack and make sure all
moving parts have come to a stop before:
• cleaning or clearing a blockage
• leaving the machine unattended
• installing or removing attachments
• checking, conducting maintenance or working on the machine
The size of the work area depends on the job being performed as
well as the size of the tree or work piece involved. For example, fel-
ling a tree requires a larger work area than making other cuts, i.e.,
bucking cuts, etc. The operator needs to be aware and in control of
everything happening in the work area.
Do not cut with your body in line with the guide bar and chain. If
you experience kickback, this will help prevent the chain coming
into contact with your head or body.
Do not use a back-and-forward sawing motion, let the chain do
the work. Keep the chain sharp and do not try to push the chain
through the cut.
Do not put pressure on the saw at the end of the cut. Be ready to
take on the weight of the saw as it cuts free from the wood. Failure
to do so could result in possible serious personal injury.
Do not stop the saw in the middle of a cutting operation.
Keep the saw running until it is already removed from the cut. Do
not x the on/o switch in the „on" position when using the saw
hand-held.
Remove the battery pack before starting any work on the
appliance.
WARNING! To reduce the risk of re, personal injury, and product
damage due to a short circuit, never immerse your tool, battery
pack or charger in uid or allow a uid to ow inside them.
Corrosive or conductive uids, such as seawater, certain industrial
chemicals, and bleach or bleach containing products, etc., Can
cause a short circuit.
Use only System M12 chargers for charging System M12 battery
packs. Do not use battery packs from other systems.
Never break open battery packs and chargers and store only in dry
rooms. Keep dry at all times.
Push and pull
The reaction force is always opposite to the direction the chain is
moving. Thus, the operator must be ready to control the tendency
for the machine to pull away (forward motion) when cutting on
the bottom edge of the bar and the push backwards (towards the
operator) when cutting along the top edge.
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