Homelite CSP3816 - UT74123A - Manual (Page 3)

UK - Page 3
WARNING:
The warnings, labels and instructions found in this
section of the operator’s manual are for your safety.
Failure to follow all instructions may result in serious
personal injury.
Safe operation of this tool requires that you read and
understand this operator’s manual and all labels affixed to
the tool. Safety is a combination of using common sense,
staying alert, and knowing how your saw works.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS
Q Q Q Q Q KNOW YOUR TOOL. Read the operator’s manual
carefully. Learn the saw’s applications and limitations as
well as the specific potential hazards related to this
tool.
Q Q Q Q Q CHAINSAWS are designed for cutting wood only.
Q Q Q Q Q KICK-BACK 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 lightning-fast
reverse reaction kicking the guide bar up and back
toward 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 on
the safety devices built into the saw. As a chainsaw
user, you should take several steps to keep cutting jobs
free from accident or injury.
1. With a basic understanding of kick-back, you can
reduce or eliminate the element of surprise. Sudden
surprise contributes to accidents.
2. Keep a good firm grip on the saw with both hands
when the engine is running. Place your right hand on
the rear handle and your left hand on the front handle
with thumbs and fingers encircling the chainsaw
handles. A firm grip together with a stiff left arm will
help you maintain control of the saw if kick-back
occurs.
3. Make sure that the area in which you are cutting is
free from obstructions. DO NOT let the nose of the
guide bar contact a log, branch, fence or any other
obstruction which could be hit while you are operating
the saw.
4. Cut at high engine speeds. Always cut with the
engine running at full speed. Fully squeeze the
throttle trigger and maintain a steady cutting speed.
5. Do not overreach or cut above shoulder height.
6. Follow the manufacturer’s sharpening and mainte-
nance instructions for the saw chain.
7. Only use replacement bars and chains specified by
the manufacturer or the equivalent.
Q Q Q Q Q DO NOT OPERATE A CHAINSAW WITH ONE HAND.
Serious injury to the operator, helpers and/or bystanders
may result from one-handed operation. A chainsaw is
intended for two-handed use.
Q Q Q Q Q DO NOT OPERATE A CHAINSAW WHEN YOU ARE
FATIGUED.
Never operate a chainsaw when you are
tired or under the influence of medication, drugs or
alcohol.
Q Q Q Q Q USE SAFETY FOOTWEAR. Wear snug-fitting clothing,
protective gloves and eye, hearing and head protection
devices.
Q Q Q Q Q DO NOT STAND ON ANY UNSTABLE SURFACE while
using your chainsaw. This includes ladders, scaffolding,
trees etc.
Q Q Q Q Q USE CAUTION WHEN HANDLING FUEL. Move the
chainsaw at least 9 m (25 ft) from the refuelling point
before starting the engine.
Q Q Q Q Q DO NOT ALLOW OTHER PERSONS to be near the
chainsaw when starting or cutting with the chainsaw.
Keep bystanders and animals out of the work area.
Q Q Q Q Q DO NOT START CUTTING until you have a clear work
area, secure footing and a planned retreat path from the
falling tree.
GENERAL SAFETY RULES