User Manual

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Causes and operator prevention of kickback (EN 60745 part 2-13)
sonry or non-wood building materials.
Use of the chain saw for operations different
than intended could result in a hazardous
situation.
6 CAUSES AND OPERATOR
PREVENTION OF KICKBACK (EN
60745 PART 2-13)
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 chain saw
user, you should take several steps to keep your
cutting jobs free from accident or injury.
Kickback is the result of tool misuse and/or incor-
rect operating procedures or conditions and can
be avoided by taking proper precautions as given
below:
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Maintain a firm grip, with thumbs and fin-
gers 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 con-
trolled by the operator, if proper precautions
are taken. Do not let go of the chain saw.
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Do not overreach and do not cut above
shoulder height. This helps prevent uninten-
ded tip contact and enables better control of
the chain saw in unexpected situations.
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Only use replacement bars and chains
specified by the manufacturer. Incorrect re-
placement bars and chains may cause chain
breakage and/or kickback.
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Follow the manufacturer’s sharpening and
maintenance instructions for the saw
chain. Decreasing the depth gauge height
can lead to increased kickback.
7 INSTALLATION
WARNING!
Danger of serious injury.
If an incompletely mounted chain saw is
used, serious injury can be caused.
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Only use the chain saw when it has
been fully mounted.
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Before each use, perform a visual in-
spection in order to check that the
chain saw is complete and does not
contain damaged or worn compon-
ents. Safety and protective devices
must be intact.
CAUTION!
Danger of laceration injuries.
The sharp edges of the saw chain can
cause laceration injuries when assem-
bling.
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Before installation, remove the re-
chargeable battery.
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Wear safety gloves when installing
the saw chain and the guide rail.
7.1 Installing the guide rail (05, 06)
1. Pull hand guard (05/1) in the direction of the
handle (05/A) in order to release the chain
brake.
2. Turn the central lock (05/2) anti clockwise
and remove together with the cover (05/3).
3. Set the guide rail (06/1) on the guide pin
(06/2) and push so far back that the saw
chain can be mounted.
7.2 Installing the saw chain (05, 06)
1. Place the saw chain on the chain sprocket
(06/3) and in the groove of the chain bar
(06/1).
2. Guide the saw chain around the reversing
sprocket of the chain bar. The saw chain
must hang down slightly on the underside of
the chain bar.
3. Put the cover (05/3) and tighten the central
lock (05/2) slightly.