Raider Power Tools RD-GCS15 User Manual page 25

chain saw.
Release the chain brake before starting to work.
Press the throttle lever lock (1) and throttle lever (11) (wait until engine reaches its
full speed before starting to cut).
Keep maximum speed for the whole time.
Allow the chain to cut wood. Press down the saw lightly.
Stop pressing the saw at the end of the cut to avoid losing control over the tool.
When the cutting has been finished release the throttle lever (11) and allow the
engine to run idle.
Switch off the engine before putting the chain saw away.
Keeping high speed of the engine when not cutting wood causes unnecessary losses
and wear of parts.
4.11. Protection against recoil.
Recoil is movement of the guide bar of the chain saw up and/or back, which happens
when the part of the chain on the guide bar tip encounters an obstacle.
Ensure the processed material is firmly fixed.
Use clamps to fix the material.
Hold the chain saw with both hands when starting up and during operation.
During recoil the chain saw cannot be controlled and the chain is loosened.
Incorrectly sharpened chain increases risk of recoil.
Do not cut above level of your shoulders.
Avoid cutting with guide bar tip, it may cause sudden recoil - to the back and up.
Always use complete safety equipment and appropriate working clothes when operating
the chain saw.
Disassembly of protections, inappropriate operation, maintenance, improper guide
bar or chain replacement may contribute to increase of risk of body injury in case of
recoil. Never modify the saw in any way. By using modified chain saw, the user looses
all warranty rights. Warranty voids also when the chain saw is used in accordingly to
information contained in this manual.
4.12. Cutting pieces of wood.
When cutting wood follow guidelines for safety of work and do as follows:
Ensure the wood piece cannot be moved.
Use clamps to fix short pieces of material before cutting.
Cut wood or wood-like materials only.
Before cutting ensure the chain saw will not come into contact with stones or nails,
as it could cause pulling the saw out and damage to the chain.
Avoid situations when working saw might touch wired fence or ground.
When cutting branches support the saw as much as possible and do not cut with the
tip of the guide bar.
Watch out for obstacles such as protruding stumps, roots, hollows and holes in the
ground, as they may be cause of an accident.
4.13. Felling a tree.
Felling trees require great experience. Do not perform activities for which you are
not qualified!
Define the tree fall line. Consider wind, lean of the tree, location of heavy branches,
complexity of work after tree fall and other factors.
When tidying area around the tree remember to ensure proper ground grip and
escape path to use when the tree falls.
Predict and tidy up two escape paths at 45° angle, counting from the line opposite to
expected line of the tree fall. There must be no obstacles on these paths.
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