Raider RD-ECS22 User Manual page 19

processed material falls down due to its inertia, which may cause injuries.
1.7.15. When working for a long time, the saw operator may experience formication and
numbness in fingers and hands.
Stop working in such case, because numbness reduces precision in saw use.
1.7.16. In the appearance of signs of fatigue should immediately stop work.
1.7.17. Only one person can operate with the chain saw at a time. All other persons shall
be away from working area of the chain saw. Especially children and animals should be away
from working area.
1.7.18. When starting the saw, its chain must not rest on the processed material or touch
anything else.
1.7.19. When working with the chain saw hold it with both hands by both handles. Keep
firm body position.
1.7.20. Children and juveniles cannot operate the chain saw. Allow access to the saw only
to adults who know how to handle the tool. This instruction manual should be given with the
chain saw.
1.7.21. Before starting to cut set the chain brake lever in appropriate position (pull it to
yourself). It is also hand guard.
1.7.22. Move chain saw away from the material being cut only when the cutting chain is
working.
1.7.23. When cutting processed sawn wood or thin branches use support (sawing horse).
Do not cut several boards at the same time (placed one on top of another), or material held by
other person or held with foot.
1.7.24. Long objects should be firmly fixed before cutting.
1.7.25. When you working on sloping terrain stay with the face to slope.
1.7.26. When cutting through always use the bumper spike as a point of support. Hold the
saw by the rear handle and guide with the front handle.
1.7.27. In case the cut cannot be completed in one run, pull the saw a little back, put the
bumper spike in another place and continue the cut lifting rear handle slightly.
1.7.28. When cutting in horizontal plane, position yourself at an angle as close to 90° from
cutting line as possible. Such operation requires concentration.
1.7.29. When the chain is pinched when cutting with the tip of the bar, the saw may recoil
towards operator. Because of this effect cut with the straight part of the chain whenever
possible. Then, in case of pinching, the recoil effect changes direction away from the operator.
1.7.30. Be very careful when cutting wood when there is the risk of splitting. Pieces of
wood that are cut off can be flung in any direction (risk of body injury!).
1.7.31. Only trained persons should cut tree branches! Uncontrolled fall of a tree branch
constitutes a risk of body injury!
1.7.32. Do not cut with tip of the guide bar (risk of recoil).
1.7.33. Pay special attention to branches under strain. Do not cut branches, which hangs
freely, from below.
1.7.34. Always stand to the side of predicted fall line of the tree that is to be cut.
1.7.35. During a tree fell there is a risk that branches of the tree, or trees in proximity, will
break and fall. Be very careful, otherwise a body injury may occur.
1.7.36. On a sloped terrain the operator should stay on upper part of the slope with respect
to the tree being cut, never lower.
1.7.37. Watch out for logs that may roll down towards you. Jump away!
1.7.38. Operating saw tends to rotate when tip of the chain guide bar touches processed
material. In such case the saw may get out of control and move towards the operator (risk of
body injury!).
1.7.39. Do not use the saw above your shoulder level, or when standing on a tree, ladder,
scaffold, trunk etc.
1.8. To prevent saw recoil follow below instructions.
1.8.1. Never start or guide a cut with the tip of the guide bar!
1.8.2. Always start cutting with saw previously switched on!
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