EINHELL GH-EC 2040 Original Operating Instructions page 11

the chainsaw with your hands the other way
round as your working position increases the
risk of injury and is therefore not allowed.
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Hold the chainsaw by the insulated hand-
les because the chain might strike conce-
aled power cables or its own power lead.
Contact between the saw chain and a live
cable can make the metal parts of the equip-
ment live and will cause an electric shock.
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Wear eye protection. Other safety equip-
ment for your hearing, head, hands, legs
and feet is recommended. Correct protec-
tive clothing reduces the risk of injury caused
by catapulted chips or in the event of acciden-
tal contact with the chainsaw.
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Never use the chainsaw up a tree or lad-
der or on a roof or an instable standing
surface. You risk injuring yourself if you use it
in such a way.
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Always maintain a steady standing po-
sition and only use the chainsaw when
you are standing on firm, safe and flat
ground. A slippery or instable surface can
cause you to lose your balance or control
over the chainsaw.
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When cutting through a branch which is
under tension, take into account how it
will spring back once the cut has been
made. Once the tension in the wood fibers is
released, the tensioned branch could hit the
operator and/or seize control of the chainsaw.
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Take special care when cutting underg-
rowth and young trees. The thin material
can become caught in the saw chain and
whip back towards you or make you lose your
balance.
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Carry the chainsaw by the front handle
with the chainsaw switched off and the
chain facing away from the body. Always
fit the protective cover when transporting
the chainsaw or putting it into storage.
Careful handling of the chainsaw reduces the
likelihood of accidental contact with the saw
chain while it is running.
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Follow the instructions for lubrication,
chain tension and replacement of ac-
cessories. A chain which is not properly
tensioned or lubricated can either break or
increase the risk of kickback.
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Keep the handles dry, clean and free from
oil and grease. Greasy or oily handles are
slippery and will result in loss of control.
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Only use the chainsaw to cut wood. The
chain must only be used to perform the
work for which it is intended. For examp-
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le: Never use the chainsaw to cut plastic
or brickwork or building materials which
are not made of wood. Use of the chainsaw
for non-intended or non-approved work can
create dangerous situations.
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Never attempt to fell a tree unless you
have a clear understanding of all the pro-
cedures involved. The user or other persons
could be seriously injured by a falling tree.
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 incor-
rect operating procedures or conditions and can
be avoided by taking proper precautions as given
below:
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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 precau-
tions are taken. Do not let go of the chain saw.
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Do not overreach and do not cut above
shoulder height. This helps prevent uninten-
ded tip contact and enables better control of
the chain saw in unexpected situations.
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Only use replacement bars and chains
specified by the manufacturer. Incorrect
replacement bars and chains may cause
chain breakage and/or kickback.
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Follow the manufacturer's sharpening
and maintenance instructions for the saw
chain. Decreasing the depth gauge height
can lead to increased kickback.
More important information:
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Use an earth-leakage circuit breaker with a
trip current of 30 mA or less.
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