Makita UC3020A Instruction Manual page 6

15. Guide the chain saw such that no part of your body
is within the extended path of the saw chain (see
figure).
16. When moving around between sawing operations,
apply the chain brake in order to prevent the chain
from being operated unintentionally. Hold the chain
saw by the front handle when carrying it, and do
not keep your finger on the switch. Withdraw the
mains plug when taking breaks or leaving the chain
saw unattended. Leave the chain saw where it can-
not present a hazard.
17. Withdraw the mains plug when taking breaks or
leaving the chain saw unattended. Leave the chain
saw where it cannot present a hazard.
Kickback
1. Hazardous kickback may arise during work with the
chain saw. Kickback arises when the tip of the bar
(in particular the upper quarter) comes into contact
with wood or another solid object. This causes the
chainsaw to be deflected in the direction of the
operator.
2. In order to avoid kickback, observe the following:
• Never begin the cut with the tip of the bar.
• Never use the tip of the bar for cutting. Take
particular care when resuming cuts which have
already been started.
• Start the cut with the chain running.
• Always sharpen
particular, set the depth gauge to the correct
height (refer to "Sharpening the chain " for
details).
• Never saw through several branches at a time.
• When limbing, take care to prevent the bar
from coming into contact with other branches.
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the chain correctly.
• When bucking, keep clear of adjacent trunks.
Always observe the bar tip.
• Use a trestle.
Safety features
1. Always check that that the safety features are in
working order before starting work. Do not use the
chain saw if the safety features are not working
properly.
- Chain brake:
The chain saw is fitted with a chain brake which
brings the saw chain to a standstill within a fraction
of a second. It is activated when the hand guard is
pushed forwards. The saw chain then stops within
0.15 s, and the power supply to the motor is inter-
rupted.
- Run-down brake:
The chain saw is equipped with an run down brake
which brings the saw chain to an immediate stop
when the ON/OFF switch is released. This pre-
vents the saw chain from running on when
switched off, and thus presenting a hazard.
- The front and rear hand guards protect the
user against in jury from pieces of wood which
may be thrown backwards, or a broken saw
chain.
- The trigger lockout prevents the chain saw
from being switched on accidentally.
- The chain catcher protects the user against
injury should the chain jump or break.
Transport and storage
...................When the chain saw is not in use or
In
1. Carry the chain saw by the front handle only, with
the bar pointing backwards.
2. Keep the chain saw in a secure, dry and locked
room out of the reach of children. Do not store the
chain saw outdoors.
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is being transported, withdraw the
mains plug and fit the scabbard sup-
plied with the saw. Never carry or
transport the saw with the saw chain
running.