LawnMaster CLPS4008 Operator's Manual page 7

GENERAL SAFETY RULES
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 chain in the cut. Tip contact in s
ome cases may cause a sudden reverse reaction, kicking the guide bar up and
back towards the operator.
Pinching the 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 product 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 incorrect operating procedures or
conditions and can be avoided by taking proper precautions as given below:
• Maintain a firm grip, with thumbs and fingers encircling the product 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 precautions are taken. Do not let go of the product.
• Do not overreach. This helps prevent unintended tip contact and enables
better control of the product in unexpected situations.
• Only use replacement bars and chains specified by the manufacturer.
Incorrect replacement bars and chains may cause chain breakage and/or kickback.
• Follow the manufacturer's sharpening and maintenance instructions for the
chain. Decreasing the depth gauge height can lead to increased kickback.
Vibration And Noise Reduction
To reduce the impact of noise and vibration emission, limit the time of operation,
use low-vibration and low-noise operating modes as well as wear personal
protective equipment.
Take the following points into account to minimise the vibration and noise
exposure risks:
• Only use the product as intended by its design and these instructions.
• Ensure that the product is in good condition and well maintained.
• Use correct cutting attachments for the product and ensure they in good condition.
• Keep tight grip on the handles/grip surface.
• Maintain this product in accordance with these instructions and keep it well
lubricated (where appropriate).
• Plan your work schedule to spread any high vibration tool use across a longer
period of time.
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