General Safety Precautions - Dolmar PS-32 C Manuel D'emploi Et De Sécurité

General Safety Precautions

The use of any chain saw may be hazardous. At full
throttle chain speed can reach 45 mph (20 m/s). It
is important that you read; fully understand and ob-
serve the following safety precautions and warnings.
Read the Owner's Manual and the safety instructions
periodically.
Reactive forces, including kickback, can be da n-
gerous. Careless or improper use of any chain saw
may cause serious or fatal injury.
Have your DOLMAR dealer show you how to operate
your chain saw. Observe all applicable local safety
regulations, standards and ordinances.
Minors should never be allowed to use a chain
saw.
Bystanders, especially children and animals should
not be allowed in the area where a chain saw is in
use (fig. 1).
Never let the saw run unattended.
Store it in a locked place away from children. Fill the
fuel tank to 7/8 th full (see storing the saw).
Do not lend your chain saw without this Owner's and
Safety Manual. Be sure that anyone using your saw
understands the information given.
Proper use of a chain saw involves
1. the operator
2. the saw
3. the use of the saw.
Discription of symbols used on chain
saws:
CSA Standards
Class 1A
C US
ANSI Standard
SAE Standard
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WARNING !
WARNING!
Z62.1-03
Z62.3-04
B175.1-2000
SAE J335
Maximum Computed Kickback Angle
max. CKA 45
O
(CKA)* without using the chain brake when
using the recommended bar and chain
combinations
Maximum Computed Kickback Angle
max. CKA 40
O
(CKA)* with using the chain brake when
using the recommended bar and chain
combinations
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XXX.YYY.ZZZ
XXX.YYY.ZZZ
* The Computed Kickback Angle is a calculated value
from energies measured on a test bench. It is not the
angle of the guide bar moved upward in case of a
KICKBACK.
The operator
Physical Condition
You must be in good physical condition and mental
health and not under the influence of any substance
(drugs, alcohol), which might impair vision, dexterity
or judgment.
Prolonged use of chain saws exposing the operator
to vibrations may produce Whitefinger disease (Ray-
naud's phenomenon). This phenomenon reduces
the hand's ability to feel and regulate temperature,
produces numbness and burning sensations and
may cause nerve and circulation damage and tis-
sue necrosis.
All DOLMAR saws are therefore provided with an
antivibration system which is essential for those using
chain saws on a regular or sustained basis. Antivi-
bration systems do not guarantee that you will not
sustain Whitefinger disesase, however, they reduce
this danger considerably. Nevertheless, continual
and regular users should observe their hands and
fingers and in case of any abnormal symptoms, seek
medical advice immediately.
(In this example the CKA is 45°).
(In this example the CKA is 40°).
Contact of the guide bar tip with
any object should be avoided!
Tip contact may cause the guide
bar to move suddenly upward
and backward, which may cause
serious injury!
Always use two hands when
operating the chain saw!
Reduced Kickback Bar and
Chain combination that has been
evaluated with the power head
to achieve kickback protection
(according to ANSI and CSA
standards).
WARNING !
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