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G. If devices are provided for the dust extraction
and collection, ensure that these are
connected and properly used. Using these devices
can reduce dust-related hazards.
H. Keep your hands and feet away from the
cutting area.
3. Power tool use and care
A. Do not force the power tool. Use the correct
power tool for your application. The correct power
tool will do the job better and safer at the rate for which
it was designed.
B. Do not use the power tool if the switch does
not turn it on and off. Any power tool that cannot
be controlled with the switch is dangerous and must be
repaired.
C. Disconnect the plug from the power source
and/or the battery pack from the power tool
before adjusting it, changing accessories on
it, or storing it. Such preventive safety measures reduce
the risk of starting the power tool accidentally.
D. Store idle power tools out of the reach of
children, and do not allow persons unfamiliar
with the power tool or these instructions to
operate the power tool. Power tools are dangerous in
the hands of untrained users.
E. Store idle appliances indoors. When not in use,
appliances should be stored indoors in a dry and high or
locked-up place, out of the reach of children.
F. Maintain power tools. Check for
misalignment or binding of moving
parts, broken parts, and any other condition
that may affect the operation of the power
tools. If damaged, have the power tool
repaired before use. Many accidents are caused by
poorly maintained power tools.
G. Keep cutting tools sharp and clean. Properly
maintained cutting tools with sharp cutting edges are less
likely to bind and are easier to control.
H. Use the power tool, accessories, tool bits, etc.
in accordance with these instructions and in
the manner intended for the particular type of
power tool, taking into account the working
conditions and the work to be performed.
Using the power tool for operations different from those
intended could result in a hazardous situation.
I. Keep guards in place and in working order.
J. Use only replacement guide bars and chains
specified by the manufacturer. Incorrect
replacement guide bars and chains may cause chain
breakage and/or kickback.
K. Follow the manufacturer's sharpening and
maintenance instructions for the saw chain.
Decreasing the depth gauge height can lead to increased
kickback.
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4. Chain Saw Safety
A. Hold the power tool by insulated gripping
surfaces only, because the saw chain may
contact hidden wiring or its own cord. Saw
chains contacting a live wire may make exposed metal parts
of the power tool live and could give you an electric shock.
B. Wear safety glasses, hearing protection, and
protective equipment for your head, hands,
legs, and feet. Wearing adequate protective clothing
reduces personal injury by flying debris or accidental contact
with the saw chain.
C. Cutting trees can be hazardous and requires
expertise. Do not use the chain saw to fell large trees
that have a diameter greater than the length of the guide
bar.
D. Do not operate a chain saw in a tree. Operating
a chain saw while up in a tree may result in personal injury.
E. Always keep proper footing and operate the
chain saw only when standing on a fixed,
secure, and level surface. Slippery or unstable
surfaces such as ladders may cause a loss of balance or
control of the chain saw.
F. When cutting a limb that is under tension, be
alert for spring back. When the tension in the wood
fiber is released, the spring loaded limb may strike you
and/or throw the chain saw out of control.
G. Use extreme caution when cutting brush and
saplings. The slender material may catch the saw chain
and be whipped toward you or pull you off balance.
H. Carry the chain saw by the front handle with
the chain saw switched off and away from
your body. When transporting or storing the
chain saw, always use the guide bar cover.
Proper handling of the chain saw reduces the likelihood of
accidental contact with the moving saw chain.
I. Follow the instructions for lubricating,
chain tensioning, and changing accessories.
Improperly tensioned or lubricated chain may either break
or increase the chance for kickback.
J. Keep handles dry, clean, and free from oil and
grease. Greasy, oily handles are slippery, causing loss
of control.
K. Avoid kickback. Kickback may occur when the nose
or tip of the guide bar touches an object, or when the wood
pinches the saw chain while you are cutting. Tip contact
may cause a sudden reverse reaction, kicking the guide bar
up and back toward you; pinching the saw chain along
the top of the guide bar may push the guide bar rapidly
back toward you. Either of these reactions may cause you
to lose control of the saw, which could result in a serious
personal injury. You can avoid kickback by taking proper
precautions as given below:
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Use both hands whenever you operate
the chain saw. Maintain a firm grip, with
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