Nakayama EC2345 Translation Of The Original Instructions page 21

from the chainsaw. Before starting up the
chainsaw make sure that it is not touching
anything. When you are working with a
chainsaw, a single moment of carelessness is all
it takes for clothing or parts of your body to get
caught by the chainsaw.
• Always hold the chainsaw securely with your
right hand on the rear handle and your left
hand on the front handle. Holding the chainsaw
with your hands in other positions increases the
risk of injury and is therefore not allowed.
• Wear safety goggles and ear protection.
Other safety equipment for the head, hands,
legs and feet is recommended. Correct protective
clothing reduces the risk of injury caused by
catapulted chips or in the event of accidental
contact with the chainsaw.
• Never use the chainsaw up a tree. You risk
injuring yourself if you use the chainsaw up a
tree.
• Always maintain a steady standing position
and only use the chainsaw when you are
standing on a solid, safe and flat surface.
Slippery or unsafe surfaces in combination with a
ladder can cause you to lose your balance and
control over the chainsaw.
• When cutting through a branch which is under
tension, take into account how it will spring back
once the cut has been made. Once the tension in
the wood fibers is released, the tensioned branch
could hit the operator and/or seize control of the
chainsaw.
• Take special care when cutting undergrowth
and young trees. The thin material can become
caught in the saw chain and whip back towards
you or make you lose your balance.
• Carry the chainsaw by the front handle with
the chainsaw switched off and the chain facing
away from the body. Always fit the protective
cover when transporting the chainsaw or putting
it into storage. Careful handling of the chainsaw
reduces the likelihood of accidental contact with
the saw chain while it is running.
• Follow the instructions for lubrication, chain
tension and replacement of accessories. A chain
which is not properly tensioned or lubricated can
either break or increase the risk of kickback.
• Keep the handles dry, clean and free from oil
and grease. Greasy or oily handles are slippery
and will result in loss of control.
• Only use the chainsaw to cut wood. The
chain must only be used to perform the work
for which it is intended. For example: Never
use the chainsaw to cut plastic or brickwork
or building materials which are not made of
wood. Use of the chainsaw for non-intended or
non-approved work can create dangerous
situations.
Causes of and ways to avoid recoil
Recoil can occur if the tip of the chain bar
touches an item or if the wood bends and jams
the saw chain in the cut.
In many cases contact with the bar tip can result
in an unexpected reaction aimed backwards
in which the chain bar is catapulted upwards
towards the operator.
Jamming the saw chain on the top of the chain
bar can catapult the bar towards the operator at
high speed.
Any of these reactions can result in you losing
control over the saw and possibly suffering
serious injuries.
You should therefore not rely totally on the safety
equipment fitted to the chainsaw. When using a
chainsaw you should take various precautions to
enable you to work without suffering accidents
or injuries.
Recoil is the result of incorrect or wrong use of
the electric tool. It can be prevented by suitable
precautions, as described below:
• Hold the saw firmly with both hands, with
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