Causes And Operator Prevention Of Kickback - FLORABEST FKS 2200 B1 Originalbetriebsanleitung

Use.extreme.caution.when.cut-
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ting.brush.and.saplings. The slen-
der material may catch the saw chain
and be whipped toward you or pull
you off balance.
Carry.the.chain.saw.by.the.
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front.handle.with.the.chain.saw.
switched.off.and.away.from.
your.body..When.transporting.
or.storing.the.chain.saw.always.
fit.the.guide.bar.cover. Proper
handling of the chain saw will reduce
the Iikelihood of accidentaI contact
with the moving saw chain.
Follow.instructions.for.lubri-
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cating,.chain.tensioning.and.
changing.accessories..
Improperly tensioned or lubricated
chain may either break or increase the
chance for kickback.
Keep.handles.dry,.clean,.and.
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free.from.oil.and.grease. Greasy,
oily handles are slippery causing loss
of control.
Cut.wood.only..Do.not.use.chain.
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saw.for.purposes.not.intended..
For.example:.do.not.use.chain.
saw.for.cutting.plastic,.masonry.
or.non-wood.building.materials.
Use of the chain saw for operations
different than intended could result in a
hazardous situation
Causes and operator preven-
tion of kickback
Beware of kickback! Be careful of
kickback of the machine during
work. There is danger of injury here.
You can avoid kickbacks by exercis-
ing caution and using a correct saw-
ing technique.
Fig. 1
• 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
(cf. image 1/fig. B).
• Tip contact in some cases may cause
a sudden reverse reaction, kicking the
guide bar up and back towards the op-
erator (cf. image 1/fig. A).
• 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 ac-
cident or injury.
Kickback is the result of tool misuse and/
or incorrect operating procedures or condi-
tions and can be avoided by taking proper
precautions as given below:
Maintain.a.firm.grip,.with.thumbs.
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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
precautions are taken. Do not let go of
the chain saw.
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