Causes And Operator Prevention Of Kickback; Residual Risks - Deltafox DG-ECS 2240 Traduction De La Notice D'utilisation Originale

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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 haz-
ardous situation
Causes and operator prevention
of kickback
Beware of kickback! Be careful
of kickback of the machine dur-
ing work. There is danger of injury
here. You can avoid kickbacks
by exercising caution and using a
correct sawing technique.
Fig. 1
• Kickback may occur when the nose
or tip of the guide bar touches an ob-
ject, or when the wood closes in and
pinches the saw chain in the cut
(cf. image 1/fig. B).
• Tip contact in some cases may cause
a sudden reverse reaction, kicking the
guide bar up and back towards the
operator (cf. image 1/fig. A).
• 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 in-
jury. 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.
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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 kick-
back 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 and
enables better control of the chain
saw in unexpected situations.
• Only use replacement bars and
chains specified by the manufac-
turer. Incorrect replacement bars and
chains may cause chain breakage
and/or kickback.
• Follow the manufacturer´s sharpen-
ing and maintenance instructions
for the saw chain. Decreasing the
depth gauge height can lead to in-
creased kickback.

Residual risks

Even if properly operating and handling
this electric tool, some residual risks will
remain. Due to its construction and build,
this electric tool may present the following
hazards:
a) Cuts
b) Ear damage if working without ear
protection.
c) Damage to your health caused by
swinging your hands and arms when
operating the appliance for longer pe-
riods of time or if the unit is not held
or maintained properly.