Daewoo DCS2512 User Manual page 6

• Do not rely exclusively on the safety devices built into your saw. As a chain
saw user you should take several steps to keep cutting jobs free from
accident or injury.
(1) With a basic understanding of kickback you can reduce or eliminate the
element of surprise. Sudden surprise contributes to accidents.
(2) Keep a good grip on the saw with both hands, the right hand on the rear
handle, and the left hand on the front handle, when the engine is running.
Use a firm grip with thumbs and fingers encircling the chain saw handles.
A firm grip will help you reduce kickback and maintain control of the saw.
(3) Make certain that the area in which G you are cutting is free from obstruc- B
tions. Do not let the nose of the guide bar contact a log, branch, or any othe
obstruction which could be hit while you are operating the saw.
(4) Cut at high engine speeds.
(5) Do not overreach or cut above shoulder height.
(6) Follow the manufacturer's sharpening and maintenance instructions for the
saw chain.
(7) Only use replacement bars and chains specified by the manufacturer
or the equivalent.
WORSE EFFECTS OF VIBRATION
If you continue to use high-vibration tools these symptoms will probably get worse, for example:
• the numbness in your hands could become permanent and you won't be able to feel things at all;
• you will have difficulty picking up small objects such as screws or nails;
• the vibration white finger could happen more frequently and affect more of your fingers.
FOR PROTECTINGYOUR BODY FROMVIBRATION
Please observe the following matter, in order to protect the health of your body.
1. Always use the right tool for each job (to do the job more quickly and expose you to less
hand-arm vibration).
2. Check tools before using them to make sure they have been properly maintained and repaired to
avoid increased vibration caused by faults or general wear.
3. Make sure cutting tools are kept sharp so that they remain efficient.
4. Reduce the amount of time you use a tool in one go, by doing other jobs in between.
5. Avoid gripping or forcing a tool or workpiece more than you have to.
6. Store tools so that they do not have very cold handles when next used.
7. Encourage good blood circulation by:
• keeping warm and dry (when necessary, wear gloves, a hat, waterproofs and use heating pads if
available);
• giving up or cutting down on smoking because smoking reduces blood flow; and massaging and
exercising your fingers
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