STATUS CP 115 07410601 [6/36] Chain saw safety warnings

• Carry the chain saw by the front handle with the saw chain stopped and the guide bar

pointing to the rear. When transporting or storing the chain saw always t the guide

bar cover. Proper handling of the chain saw will reduce the likelihood of accidental

contact with the moving saw chain.

• Follow instructions for lubricating, chain tensioning and changing accessories.

Improperly tensioned or lubricated chain may either break or increase the chance for

kickback.

• Keep handles dry, clean, and free from oil and grease. Greasy, oily handles are slippery

causing loss of control.

• Cut wood only. Don’t use chain saw for purposes not intended – for example – Don’t

use chain saw for cutting plastic, masonry or non-wood building materials. Use of the

chain saw for operations dierent then intended could result in a hazardous situation.

Causes and operator prevention of kickback:

• 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 incorrect operating procedures or conditions and can be

avoided by taking proper precautions as given below:

• Maintain a rm grip, with thumbs and ngers encircling the chain saw handles, with

both hands on the saw and position your body and arm to allow you to resist kickback

forces. Kickback forces can be controlled by the operator, if proper precautions are

taken. Do not let go of the chain saw.

• Do not over reach 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 specied by the manufacturer. Incorrect

replacement bars and chains may cause chain breakage and/ or kickback.

• Follow the manufacturer’s sharpening and maintenance instructions for the saw chain.

Decreasing the depth gauge height can lead to increased kickback.

• A power source with a voltage greater than that specied for the tool can result in

serious injury to the user, as well as damage to the tool.

• If in doubt, do not plug in the tool.

• Using a power source with a voltage less than the nameplate rating is harmful to the

motor.

• Fully unwind cable drum extensions to avoid potential overheating.

Chain saw safety warnings