Bosch EasyChain 18V-15-7 Original Instructions Manual page 25

Do not use a battery pack or tool that is damaged or
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modified. Damaged or modified batteries may exhibit
unpredictable behaviour resulting in fire, explosion or risk
of injury.
Do not expose a battery pack or tool to fire or excess-
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ive temperature. Exposure to fire or temperature above
130 °C may cause explosion.
Follow all charging instructions and do not charge the
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battery pack or tool outside the temperature range
specified in the instructions. Charging improperly or at
temperatures outside the specified range may damage
the battery and increase the risk of fire.
Service
Have your power tool serviced by a qualified repair
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person using only identical replacement parts. This
will ensure that the safety of the power tool is maintained.
Never service damaged battery packs. Service of bat-
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tery packs should only be performed by the manufacturer
or authorized service providers.
Pruner saw safety warnings
Keep all parts of the body away from the saw chain
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when the pruner saw is operating. Before you start
the pruner saw, make sure the saw chain is not con-
tacting anything. A moment of inattention while operat-
ing pruner saws may cause entanglement of your clothing
or body with the saw chain.
Tool is intended for ambidextrous use. Always hold
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the pruner saw with one hand on the rear handle and
the other hand on the auxiliary handle. (see fig. F)
Hold the pruner saw by insulated gripping surfaces
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only, because the saw chain may contact hidden wir-
ing. Saw chains contacting a "live" wire may make ex-
posed metal parts of the pruner saw "live" and could give
the operator an electric shock.
Wear eye protection. Further protective equipment
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for hearing, head, hands, legs and feet is recommen-
ded. Adequate protective equipment will reduce personal
injury from flying debris or accidental contact with the
saw chain.
Do not operate a pruner saw in a tree, on a ladder,
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from a rooftop, or any unstable support. Operation of a
pruner saw in this manner could result in serious personal
injury.
Always keep proper footing and operate the pruner
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saw only when standing on fixed, secure and level sur-
face. Slippery or unstable surfaces may cause a loss of
balance or control of the pruner saw.
When cutting a branch that is under tension be alert
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for spring back. When the tension in the wood fibres is
released the spring loaded branch may strike the oper-
ator and/or throw the pruner saw out of control.
Use extreme caution when cutting brush and saplings.
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The slender material may catch the saw chain and be
whipped toward you or pull you off balance.
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Carry the pruner saw by the rear handle with the pru-
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ner saw switched off and away from your body. When
transporting or storing the pruner saw, always fit the
chain cover. Proper handling of the pruner saw will re-
duce the likelihood of accidental contact with the moving
saw chain.
Follow instructions for lubricating, chain tensioning
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and changing the bar and chain. Improperly tensioned
or lubricated chain may either break or increase the
chance for kickback.
Cut wood only. Do not use pruner saw for purposes
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not intended. For example: do not use pruner saw for
cutting metal, plastic, masonry or non-wood building
materials. Use of the pruner saw for operations different
than intended could result in a hazardous situation.
This pruner saw is not intended for tree felling. Use of
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the pruner saw for operations different than intended
could result in serious injury to the operator or bystand-
ers.
Follow all instructions when clearing jammed mater-
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ial, storing or servicing the pruner saw. Make sure the
switch is off and the battery pack is removed.
Causes and operator prevention of kickback:
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– 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 oper-
ator.
– Either of these reactions may cause you to lose control
of the pruner saw which could result in serious personal
injury. Do not rely exclusively upon the safety devices
built into your saw. As a pruner saw user, you should take
several steps to keep your cutting jobs free from accident
or injury.
Kickback is the result of pruner saw misuse and/or incor-
rect operating procedures or conditions and can be
avoided by taking proper precautions as given below:
Maintain a firm grip, with thumbs and fingers encirc-
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ling the pruner 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 con-
trolled by the operator, if proper precautions are taken.
Do not let go of the pruner saw.
Do not overreach and do not cut above shoulder
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height. This helps prevent unintended tip contact and en-
ables better control of the pruner saw in unexpected situ-
ations.
Only use replacement guide bars and saw chains spe-
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cified by the manufacturer. Incorrect replacement
guide bars and saw chains may cause chain breakage
and/or kickback.
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