Fieldmann FZP 2001-E - Manual (Page 16)

FZP 2001-E
16 EN Protection against recoil
6. PROTECTION AGAINST RECOIL
ATTENTION! A recoil can occur when the guide front part gets in touch with an object
or when cut material grasps chain in the cut. In touch with the object the saw can get hurled
backwards and at the same time the guide can move upwards and backwards in operators
direction. Chain grasp in the cut can lead to quick guide backward movement towards the
operator. Both of these reactions can cause the loss of control over the saw with subsequent
serious injury. That is why it is indispensable for users to get familiar with recoil reasons and
thus prevent its occurrence applying appropriate care and proper work procedures.
ATTENTION! Before each use it is extremely important to check chain brake functionality
and chain sharpening status in order to maintain the saw safety level at recoil. See „Technical
Data“.
ATTENTION! Make sure that chain does not get in touch with ground or foreign objects. Wire
fences mean impending recoil danger. Observe all safety instructions in order to prevent the
risk of occurrence of recoil and other accidents that can cause serious injuries.
A recoil can occur when the guide front part gets in touch with a foreign object.
Recoil direction is in the same plane with guide. In touch with the object the saw can get
hurled backwards and at the same time the guide can move upwards and backwards in
operators direction. Electrical saw can be thrown also in other directions depending on saw
position at the recoil moment.
Basic rules
Becoming aware of recoil reasons and nature helps reduce or eliminate the moment of an
unexpected situation. The moment of surprise increases accident risk. Most of recoils are
weak, however some of them are very dangerous and all happen very quickly.
Hold the chain saw firmly with both of your hands. When the motor is on, have you right hand
at the rear handle and your left hand at the front handle. Hold handle firmly with all your
fingers that embrace the saw handle. Firm holding will help reduce recoil and enable to have
the entire saw under your control.
Most of the accidents caused by recoil occur in association with removing branches. Keep
stable posture. Make sure that the place where you do cutting is free from any obstacles
that could cause the loss of your balance. Do not let the guide tip touch a log, branch or any
obstacle that could be hit at saw operation and cause recoil.
Do your cutting at the height not exceeding shoulder level. Do not cut with guide tip.
Do not operate chain saw with just one hand!
At cutting maintain the maximum number of revolutions.
Pay special attention to cutting with the end of guide / chain (at the bottom side of log). The
power of chain revolutions pushes the saw backwards and unless the operator has enough