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g)
When cutting a branch that is under tension,
expect it to spring back. If the tension in the
wood fibres is released, the tensioned branch can
hit the operator and/or wrest the pruning saw from
control.
h)
Be especially careful when cutting under-
growth and young trees. The thin material can
get caught in the saw chain and hit you or throw
you off balance.
i)
Carry the pruning saw when switched off, with
the saw chain facing away from your body. Al-
ways put the protective cover on when trans-
porting or storing the pruning saw.
Careful handling of the chainsaw reduces the like-
lihood of accidental contact with the running prun-
ing chain.
j)
Follow the instructions for lubrication, chain
tensioning and replacing the guide bar and
chain. An improperly tensioned or lubricated
chain can break or increase the risk of kick-back.
k)
Only saw wood. Do not use the pruning saw for
work for which it is not intended. Example:Do
not use the pruning saw to saw metal, plastic,
brickwork or building materials other than
wood. Using the pruning saw for unintended work
can cause dangerous situations.
l)
This pruning saw is not suitable for felling
trees. Using the pruning saw for work other than
that for which it is intended may result in serious
injury to the user or other persons.
m) Follow all instructions when clearing debris,
storing or servicing the pruning saw. Make
sure the switch is off and the battery is re-
moved. Unexpected operation of the pruning saw
while clearing a buildup of material or during main-
tenance can cause serious injury.
Causes and avoidance of kick-back:
• Kick-back can arise if the tip of the guide bar touch-
es an object or if the wood bends and the saw chain
jams in the cutting channel.
• Touching with the tip of the guide bar can some-
times lead to an unexpected backward reaction,
whereby the guide bar whips up and in the direction
of the operator.
• If the saw chain jams on the top edge of the guide
bar, the guide bar can jerk back suddenly in the di-
rection of the operator.
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• Each of these reactions can lead to you losing con-
trol of the cordless pruning saw and possibly suffer-
ing a serious injury. Never rely solely on the safety
equipment integrated in the cordless pruning saw.
As the cordless pruning saw operator, you should
implement various measures to work without a risk
of accidents and injuries.
Kick-back is the result of incorrect or deficient use of
the tool. It can be prevented by suitable precautionary
measures, as described in the following:
a)
Hold the cordless pruning saw firmly with both
hands, with the thumbs and fingers enclosing
the pruning saw hand grips. Bring your body and
arms into a position in which you can absorb the
kickback forces. If suitable measures are imple-
mented, the operator will be able to withstand the
kickback forces. Never let go of the cordless prun-
ing saw.
b)
Avoid an unusual body stance and never saw
above shoulder height. This will help to avoid un-
intentional contact with the tip of the guide bar,
and enable improved control of the cordless prun-
ing saw in unexpected situations.
c)
Always use replacement guide rails and chain-
saws prescribed by the manufacturer. Incorrect
replacement guide bars and saw chains may
cause the saw chain to break and/or cause kick-
back.
d)
Adhere to the instructions of the manufacturer
when sharpening and maintaining the saw chain.
If the depth limiter is too low, this increases the
tendency towards kickback.
Additional safety instructions
Additional safety instructions
a)
Carefully follow the maintenance, inspection and
service instructions in this operating manual.
Damaged protective devices and parts must be re-
paired properly or replaced by our service centre
unless otherwise specified in the operating man-
ual.
b)
We recommend that a person using the tool for the
first time should at least practice by cutting logs on
a sawhorse or stand.
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