Chain Saw Safety Warnings; Causes And Operator Prevention Of Kickback - Gardeo GTRE2440SO Original Instructions Manual

power tool before making any adjustments,
changing accessories, or storing power tools.
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) Maintain power tools. Check for misalignment
or binding of moving parts, breakage of parts
and any other condition that may affect the
power tool's operation.
If damaged, have the power tool repaired before
use. Many accidents are caused by poorly
maintained power tools.
f) Keep cutting tools sharp and clean. Properly
maintained cutting tools with sharp cutting edges
are less likely to bind and are easier to control.
g) Use the power tool, accessories and tool
bits etc. in accordance with these instructions,
taking into account the working conditions and
the work to be performed.
Use of the power tool for operations different from
those intended could result in a hazardous situation.
5) Service
a) Have your power tool serviced by a qualified
repair person using only identical
replacement parts. This will ensure that
the safety of the power tool is maintained.

CHAIN SAW SAFETY WARNINGS

Keep all parts of the body away from the
saw chain when the motor is operating. Before
you start the chain saw, make sure the
saw chain is not contacting anything. A moment
of inattention while operating chain saws may cause
entanglement of your clothing or body with the saw
chain.
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
the operator an electric shock.
Always hold the chain saw with your right
hand on the rear handle and your left hand
on the front handle. Holding the chain saw
with a reversed hand configuration increases
the risk of personal injury and should never
be done.
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 chain saw in a tree. Operation
of a chain saw while up in a tree may result
in personal injury.
Always keep proper footing and operate the
chain saw 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 chain saw.
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 chain saw 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 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 fit the guide bar
cover. Proper handling of the chain saw 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. Don't use chain saw for
purposes not intended. For example: do not
use chain saw for cutting plastic, masonry
or non-wood building materials. Use of the
chain saw for operations different than intended
could result in a hazardous situation.
CAUSES AND OPERATOR
PREVENTION OF KICKBACK:
– Kickback may occur when the nose or tip of the
guide bar touches an object, or when the wood
closes in and pinches the saw chain in the cut.
– Tip contact in some cases may cause a sudden
reverse reaction, kicking the guide bar up and
back towards the operator.
– Pinching the saw chain along the top of the
guide bar may push the guide bar rapidly back
towards the operator.
– Either of these reactions may cause you to lose
control of the saw which could result in serious
personal injury. Do not rely exclusively upon the
safety devices built into your saw. As a chain saw
user, you should take several steps to keep your
cutting jobs free from accident or injury.
Kickback is the result of tool misuse and/or incorrect
operating procedures or conditions and can be
avoided by taking proper precautions as
given below:
Maintain a firm grip, with thumbs and fingers
encircling the chain saw handles, with
both hands on the saw and position your
body and arm to allow you to resist kickback
forces. Kickback forces can be controlled
by the operator, if proper precautions are
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