Raider Power Tools RD-GCS15 User Manual page 20

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of chain reduces the risk of jamming and makes operation easier.
1.5. Power tool use and care.
Check proper operation of the saw brake regularly. In emergency situation, non-
operational brake may make chain disengagement impossible.
1.6. Operation.
1.6.1. Switch off the chain saw engine before releasing the chain brake.
1.6.2. Be very careful at the end of a cut, because the saw having no support in
processed material falls down due to its inertia, which may cause injuries.
1.6.3. When working for a long time, the saw operator may experience formication
and numbness in fingers and hands.
1.6.4. Stop working in such case, because numbness reduces precision in saw use.
1.6.5. Fill the fuel tank of the saw with petrol and oil blend when the engine is off and
cooled down, otherwise there is risk of spilling the blend and ignition from hot parts of
the saw.
1.6.6. Do not start the saw when leakage is found, it may cause fire.
1.6.7. The saw heats considerably during operation. Be careful and do not touch hot
parts of the saw with unprotected parts of your body.
1.6.8. Only one person can operate 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.
1.6.9. When starting the saw, its chain must not rest on the processed material or
touch anything else.
1.6.10. When working with the chain saw hold it with both hands by both handles.
Keep firm body position.
1.6.11. 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.
Stop working with the chain saw with first signs of fatigue.
1.6.12. Before starting to cut set the chain brake lever in appropriate position (pull it
to yourself). It is also hand guard.
1.6.13. Move chain saw away from the material being cut only when the cutting chain
is working.
1.6.14. 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.
1.6.15. Long objects should be firmly fixed before cutting.
1.6.16. In uneven, sloping terrain proceed with your work when facing upwards.
1.6.17. 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.
1.6.18. 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.
1.6.19. When cutting in horizontal plane, position yourself at an angle as close to 90º
from cutting line as possible. Such operation requires concentration.
1.6.20. 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.
1.6.21. 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!).
1.6.22. Only trained persons should cut tree branches! Uncontrolled fall of a tree
branch constitutes a risk of body injury!
1.6.23. Do not cut with tip of the guide bar (risk of recoil).
1.6.24. Pay special attention to branches under strain. Do not cut branches, which
hangs freely, from below.