General Safety Instructions - Qualcast QG-PC 4645 Original Operating Instructions

PINCHING the saw chain along the BOTTOM of
the guide bar may PULL the saw forward away
from the operator. PINCHING the saw chain
along the TOP of the guide bar may PUSH the
guide bar rapidly back toward the operator.
Any of these reactions may cause you to lose
control of the saw, which could result in serious
personal injury.
Beware of the following: Rotary recoil (Fig. 1)
A = Recoil distance
B = Recoil reaction zone
Impact/Jamming recoil and pulling reactions
(Fig. 2)
A = Pull
B = Solid objects
C = Push
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Helpline No. UK 0151 649 1500 / IRE 189 094 6244
To prevent pulling reactions, place the wood you
wish to cut against the claw stop. Use the claw
stop as a pivot point during cutting (Fig. 2).
Safety Instructions
Warning: When using petrol tools, basic safety
precautions, including the following, should
always be followed to reduce the risk of serious
personal injury and/or damage to the unit.
Read all these instructions before operating
this product and save these instructions
1. DO NOT operate a chain saw with one hand!
Serious injury to the operator, helpers,
bystanders, or any combination of these
persons may result from one-handed
operation. A chainsaw is intended for two-
handed use.
2. Do NOT use the saw if you are tired, ill or
under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs.
3. Use safety footwear, snug-fitting clothing,
protective gloves, and eye, hearing and
head protection devices.
4. Use caution when handling fuel. Move the
chainsaw at least 10 feet (3m) from the
fueling point before starting the engine.
5. DO NOT allow other persons to be near when
starting or cutting with the chain saw. Keep
bystanders and animals out of the work area.
6. DO NOT start cutting until you have a clear
work area, secure footing, and a planned
retreat path from the falling tree.
7. Keep all parts of your body away from the
saw chain when the engine is running.
8. Before you start the engine, make sure that
the saw chain is not contacting anything.
9. Carry the chain saw with the engine
stopped, the guide bar and saw chain to the
rear, and the exhaust away from your body.
10. NEVER use a chainsaw which is damaged,
incorrectly set or incompletely and loosely
assembled. Make sure that the chainsaw
stops when the chain brake is applied.
11. Shut off the engine before setting the chain
saw down.
12. Use extreme caution when cutting small size
brush and saplings because slender material
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