Partner P818 2014 - Manual (Page 13)

d)
Remove any adjusting key or wrench before turning
the power tool on.
A wrench or a key left attached to
a rotating part of the power tools may result in
personal injury.
e)
Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance
at all times.
This enables better control of the power
tool in unexpected situations.
f)
Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or
jewellery.
Keep your hair, clothing and gloves away
from moving parts. Loose clothes, jewellery or long
hair can be caught in movingparts.
g)
If devices are provided for the connection of dust
extraction and collection facilities, ensure these are
connected and properly used.
Use of dust collection
can reduce dust-related hazards.
4) Power tool use and care
a)
Do not force the power tool. Use the correct power
tool for your application.
The correct power tool will
do the job better and safer at the rate for which it was
designed.
b)
Do not use the power tool if the switch does not turn it
on and off.
Any power tool that cannot be controlled with
the switch is dangerous and must be repaired.
c)
Disconnect the plug from the power source and/or the
battery pack from the power tool before making any
adjustments, changing accessories, or storing power
tools.
Such preventive safety measures reduce the
risk of starting the power tool accidentally.
d)
Store idle power tools out of the reach of children and
do not allow persons unfamiliar with the power tool or
these instructions to operate the power tool.
Power
tools are dangerous in the hands of untrained users.
e)
Maintain power tools. Check for misalignment or
binding of moving parts, breakage of parts and any
other condition that may affect the power tool’s
operation. If damaged, have the power tool repaired
before use.
Many accidents are caused by poorly
maintained power tools.
f)
Keep cutting tools sharp and clean.
Properly
maintained cutting tools with sharp cutting edges are
less likely to bind and are easier to control.
g)
Use the power tool, accessories and tool bits etc. in
accordance with these instructions, taking into
account the working conditions and the work to be
performed.
Use of the power tool for operations
different from those intended could result in a
hazardous situation.
5. Service
a)
Have your power tool serviced by a qualified repair
person using only identical replacement parts.
This
will ensure that the safety of the power tool is
maintained.
Chain saw safety warnings:
•
Keep all parts of the body away from the saw chain
when the chain saw is operating. Before you start the
chain saw, make sure the saw chain is not contacting
anything.
A moment of inattention while operating chain
saws may cause entanglement of your clothing or body
with the saw chain.
•
Always hold the chain saw with your right hand on the
rear handle and your left hand on the front handle.
Holding the chain saw with a reversed hand
configuration increases the risk of personal injury and
should never be done.
•
Hold the power tool by insulated gripping surfaces
only, because the saw chain may contact hidden
wiring or its own cord.
Saw chains contacting a "live"
wire may make exposed metal parts of the power tool
"live" and could give the operator an electric shock.
•
Wear safety glasses and hearing protection. Further
protective equipment for head, hands, legs and feet is
recommended.
Adequate protective clothing will
reduce personal injury by flying debris or accidental
contact with the saw chain.
•
Do not operate a chain saw in a tree.
Operation of chain
saw while up a tree may result in personal injury.
•
Always keep proper footing and operate the chain
saw only when standing on fixed, secure and level
surface.
Slippery or unstable surfaces such as
ladders may cause a loss of balance or control of the
chain saw.
•
When cutting a limb that is under tension be alert for
spring back.
When the tension in the wood fibres is
released the spring loaded limb may strike the operator
and/or throw the chain saw out of control.
•
Use extreme caution when cutting brush and
saplings.
The slender material may catch the saw
chain and be whipped forward toward you or pull you
off balance.
•
Carry the chain saw by the 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 likelihood of accidental contact with
the moving saw chain.
•
Follow instructions for lubricating, chain tensioning
and changing accessories.
Improperly tensioned or
lubricated chain may either break or increase the
chance for kickback.
•
Keep handles dry, clean and free from oil and grease.
Greasy, oily handles are slippery causing loss of
control.
•
Cut wood only. Do not use chain 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 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 devises 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 a 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 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.
•
Do not overreach and do not cut above shoulder
height.
This helps prevent unintended tip contact and
enables better control of the chain saw 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 saw chain.
Decreasing the depth gauge height can lead to
increased kickback.
Additional Safety Recommendations
1.
Manual use.
All persons using this machine must
read the user manual completely with extreme care.
The user manual must be included with the machine
in the case of sale or loan to another person.
2.
Precautions prior to machine use.
Never permit this
machine to be used by any persons who are not
perfectly familiar with the manual instructions.
Inexperienced persons must follow a training period
operating on a saw horse only.
3.
Control checks.
Check the machine with care before
use each time, especially if it has been subject to
strong impact, or if it shows any signs of malfunction.
Perform all operations described in the chapter
“Maintenance & Storage – Before each use”.
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