Florabest FKS 2200 B1 - Manual (Page 11)

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Chain.saw.safety.warnings:.
• Keep.all.parts.of.the.body.
away.from.the.saw.chain.when.
the.chain.saw.is.operating..Be-
fore.you.start.the.chain.saw,.
make.sure.the.saw.chain.is.not.
contacting.anything. A moment of
inattention white operating chain saws
may cause entanglement of your cloth-
ing 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 configura-
tion increases the risk of personal in-
jury and should never be done.
• Wear.safety.glasses.and.ear.
protection..Other.protective.
equipment.for.the.head,.hands,.
legs.and.feet.is.compulsory. Ad-
equate protective clothing will reduce
personal injury by flying debris or ac-
cidentaI contact with the saw chain.
• Do.not.operate.a.chain.saw.in.a.
tree. Operation of a chain saw white
up in a tree may result in personal in
jury.
• Always.keep.proper.footing.
and.operate.the.chain.saw.only.
when.standing.on.fixed,.secure.
and.level.surface. Slippery or un-
stable surfaces such as ladders may
cause a loss of balance or control of
the chain saw.
• When.cutting.a.branch.that.
is.under.tension.be.alert.for.
spring.back. When the tension in
the wood fibres is released the spring
loaded Iimb may strike the operator
and/or throw the chain saw out of
control.
• Use.extreme.caution.when.cut-
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.
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-
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.
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 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.