Instruction Manual

► Always cut with a properly sharpened and
tensioned saw chain.
► Use a reduced kickback saw chain.
► Use a guide bar with a narrow radius nose.
► Always cut with the chain running at full
speed.
4.8.2 Pull-in
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The saw is pulled away from the operator when
the bottom of the bar is used for cutting.
WARNING
■ If the rotating chain makes contact with a hard
object and is suddenly pinched, the saw is
abruptly jerked away from the operator. The
operator can lose control of the saw and be
seriously or fatally injured.
►
Hold the saw firmly with both hands.
► Operate the saw as described in this
instruction manual.
► Keep the guide bar straight in the cut.
► Apply the spiked bumper properly.
► Always cut with the chain running at full
speed.
4.8.3 Pushback
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The saw is pushed back toward the operator
when the top of the bar is used for cutting.
WARNING
■
If the rotating chain makes contact with a hard
object and is suddenly pinched, the saw can
be abruptly pushed back toward the operator.
The operator can lose control of the saw and
be seriously or fatally injured.
►
Hold the saw firmly with both hands.
► Operate the saw as described in this
instruction manual.
► Keep the guide bar straight in the cut.
► Always cut with the chain running at full
speed.
4.9 Connecting to Power Supply
Contact with live components may occur for the
following reasons:
–
The connecting cable or extension cable is
damaged.
–
Connecting cable plug or extension cable is
damaged.
–
Wall outlet is not properly installed.
DANGER
■ Contact with live components can result in an
electric shock. This can result in serious or
fatal injuries.
►
Check that the connecting cable, extension
cable and their plugs are not damaged.
If the connecting cable or extension
cable is damaged:
► Do not touch damaged areas.
► Disconnect the plug from the wall
outlet.
►
Never touch the connecting cable, exten‐
sion cable or their plugs with wet hands.
► Insert the plug of the connecting cable or
extension cable in a properly installed fused
wall outlet with ground contact.
►
Connect the chainsaw via a ground fault cir‐
cuit interrupter (30 mA, 30 ms).
■ A damaged or unsuitable extension cable can
cause an electric shock. This can result in
serious or fatal injuries.
►
Use an extension cable with the correct
wire gauge, 18.2.
► Use a splash-proof extension cable
approved for outdoor use.
► Use an extension cable with the same
specifications as the chainsaw’s connecting
cable, 18.2.
WARNING
■
Overvoltage can occur in the chainsaw if the
line voltage or frequency are incorrect during
operation. This can damage the saw.
►
Make sure the line voltage and frequency
agree with the data on the saw’s rating
label.
■
If several saws are connected to one wall out‐
let, their cables may be overloaded during
operation. The cables can overheat and cause
a fire. This can result in serious or fatal injuries
and damage to property.
English 4 Safety Precautions
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