Desa RPS 96 - Manual (Page 3)

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OWNER’S MANUAL
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KICKBACK
WARNING: Kickback may oc-
cur 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 lightning fast reverse re-
action, 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 reac-
tions may cause you to lose con-
trol of the saw which could result
in serious injury to user.
Saw Maintenance and Kickback
Safety
Follow maintenance instructions in the chain
saw manual. Proper cleaning of saw and
chain and guide bar maintenance can reduce
chances of kickback. Inspect and maintain
saw after each use. This will increase the
service life of your saw.
Note: Even with
proper sharpening, risk of kickback can
increase with each sharpening.
SAFETY
WARNINGS
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MAINTENANCE
AND STORAGE OF
POLE SAW
Unplug Pole Saw from power source and
follow maintenance and storage procedures
outlined in the Maintenance and Storage
section of your chain saw manual.
WARNING: Some dust created
by power sanding, sawing, grind-
ing, drilling, and other construc-
tion activities contains chemicals
known (to the state of California) to
cause cancer, birth defects, or
other reproductive harm. Some
examples of these chemicals are:
• lead from lead-based paints
• crystalline silica from bricks
and cement and other masonry
products
• arsenic and chromium from
chemically-treated lumber
Your risk from these exposures
varies, depending on how often
you do this type of work. To reduce
your exposure to these chemicals:
work in a well ventilated area, and
work with approved safety equip-
ment, such as those dust masks
that are specially designed to filter
out microscopic particles.
Kickback Safety Devices On
This Saw
This saw has a low-kickback chain and
reduced kickback guide bar. Both items
reduce the chance of kickback, however,
kickback can still occur with this saw.
POLE SAW
TRIMMING
PRECAUTIONS
Never stand directly under the limb
you are trimming. Always position your-
self out of the path of falling debris.
Never stand on a ladder or other type
of unstable support while using the
Pole Saw.
Always use both hands to operate Pole
Saw. Keep a firm, steady pressure on
the Pole Saw while cutting but do not
try to force the saw through the wood.
Do not use the Pole Saw to cut limbs
larger in diameter than the length of
the guide bar.
The following steps will reduce the risk of
kickback.
• Use both hands - one gripping the handle
and the other gripping the pole. Use firm
grip. Thumbs and fingers must wrap
around pole and handle.
• Keep all safety items in place on saw.
Make sure they work properly.
• Do not overreach or extend arms above
shoulder height.
• Keep solid footing and balance at all
times.
• Never try cutting through two branches
at the same time. Only cut one at a time.
• Do not bury guide bar nose or try plunge
cut (boring into wood using guide bar
nose).
• Watch for shifting of wood or other
forces that may pinch chain.
• Use extreme caution when re-entering a
previous cut.
• Use low-kickback chain and guide bar
supplied with the chain saw. Only use
replacement parts listed for the pole saw.
• Never use dull or loose chain. Keep chain
sharp and adjusted correctly.
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