RedMax GZ4500 - Manual (Page 38)

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9. Sawing
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• Before proceeding to your job, read "For Safe
Operation" section It is recommended to first
practice sawing easy logs. This also helps you
get accustomed to your unit.
• Always follow the safety regulations. The chain
saw must only be used for cutting wood. It is
forbidden to cut other types of material.
Vibrations and kickback vary with different
materials and the requirements of the safety
regulations would not be respected. Do not use
the chain saw as a lever for lifting, moving or
splitting objects. Do not lock it over fixed
stands. It is forbidden to hitch tools or
applications to the P.t.o. that are not specified
by the manufacturer.
• It is not necessary to force the saw into the cut.
Apply only light pressure while running the
engine at full throttle.
• When the saw chain is caught in the cut, do not
attempt to pull it out by force, but use a wedge
or a lever to open the way.
■ GUARD AGAINST KICKBACK (F21)
• This saw is equipped with a chain brake that will
stop the chain in the event of kickback if operating
properly. You must check the chain brake operation
before each usage by running the saw at full the
throttle for I -2 seconds and pushing the front hand
guard forward. The chain should stop immediately
with the engine at full speed. If the chain is slow to
stop or does not stop, replace the brake band and
clutch drum before use.
• It is extremely important that the chain brake be
checked for proper operation before each use and
that the chain be sharp in order to maintain the
kickback safety level of this saw. Removal of the
safety devices, inadequate maintenance, or
incorrect replacement of the bar or chain may
increase the risk ot serious personal injury due to
kickback.
WARNING
F21