Bushranger BRU36v9201 Operator's Manual page 8

SAFETY RULES & PRECAUTIONS
Additional General Safety Warnings (continued)
• Do not modify the machine in any way or use parts and accessories which are not recommended by the manufacturer.
WARNING
If the machine is dropped, suffers heavy impact or begins to vibrate abnormally, immediately stop the machine and inspect
for damage or identify the cause of the vibration. Any damage should be properly repaired or replaced by an authorized
service centre.
Chainsaw Safety Warnings
• Keep all parts of the body away from the saw chain when the chainsaw is operating. Before you start the chainsaw,
make sure the saw chain is not contacting anything. A moment of inattention while operating chainsaws may cause
entanglement of your clothing or body with the saw chain.
• Always hold the chainsaw with your right hand on the rear handle and your left hand on the front handle. Holding the
chainsaw with a reversed hand configuration increases the risk of personal injury and should never be done. Refer to
page 23.
• Hold the power tool by insulated gripping surface only, because the saw chain may contact hidden wiring. Saw chains
contacting a "live" wire may make exposed metal parts of the power tool "live" and could give the operator an electric
shock.
• Wear safety glasses and hearing protection. Further protective equipment for head, hands, legs and feet is
recommended. Adequate protective clothing will reduce personal injury by flying debris or accidental contact with the
saw chain.
• Do not operate a chainsaw in a tree. Operation of a chainsaw while up in a tree may result in personal injury.
• Always keep proper footing and operate the chainsaw only when standing on fixed, secure and level surface. Slippery
or unstable surfaces such as ladders may cause a loss of balance or control of the chainsaw.
• When cutting a limb that is under tension be alert for spring back. When the tension in the wood fibres is released the
spring loaded limb may strike the operator and/or throw the chainsaw out of control.
• 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.
• Carry the chainsaw by the front handle with the chainsaw switched off, with chain break on and away from your body.
When transporting or storing the chainsaw always fit the guide bar cover. Proper handling of the chainsaw 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. Do not use chainsaw for purposes not intended. For example: do not use chainsaw for cutting plastic,
masonry or non-wood building materials. Use of the chainsaw for operations different than intended could result in a
hazardous situation.
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