Desa 100271-01 Before Operating Chain SAW, Kickback Safety Devices On This Saw

OWNER’S MANUAL

SAFETY

WARNINGS

Read and understand all Safety Warnings on pages 3 through 5. Improper use of this chain saw can cause severe injury or death from fire, electrical shock, body contact withmovingchain,orfallingwood.

BEFORE OPERATING CHAIN SAW

1.Read and understand this owner’s manual before operating chain saw.

2.Use chain saw for cutting wood only. Do not use for cutting any non-wood items.

3.Only well-instructed adults should op- erate chain saw. Never allow children to operate chain saw. First-time user should obtain informed, practical in- struction in addition to reading this manual. Practice cutting logs on a saw horse or cradle.

4.Use only electrical voltage noted on model plate of chain saw.

5.Use only extension cords marked for outdoor use. See page 8 for extension cord requirements.

6.Do not operate chain saw

•while under the influence of alcohol, medication, or drugs

•in rain or in damp or wet areas

•where highly flammable liquids or gases are present

•if saw is damaged, adjusted wrong, or not fully assembled

•if trigger does not turn saw on and off. Chain must stop moving when you re- lease trigger. Have faulty switch re- placed by authorized service person.

•while tired or in a hurry

•while in tree or on a ladder unless trained to do so

7.Wear snug-fitting clothes when oper- ating chain saw. Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry. They can get caught in moving saw chain.

8.Wear the following safety gear when operating chain saw:

•heavy-duty gloves (wear rubber gloves if working oudtoors)

•steel-toed safety footwear with non- skid soles

•eye protection such as safety glasses, goggles, or face screen

•safety hard hat

•ear mufflers or ear plugs

•hair covering to contain long hair

•face or dust mask (if working in dusty areas)

9.Before cutting, always provide the fol- lowing:

•clear work area

•secure footing

•planned retreat path from falling tree

10.Inspect tree before cutting down. Make sure there are no dead limbs or branches that may fall on you.

11.The typical A-weighted noise levels at full load while cutting wood when tested in accordance to ISO 7182 are: Sound Pressure Level 95 DB(A)

Sound Power Level 100 DB(A)

12.The typical hand-arm vibration at full load while cutting wood when tested in accor- dance to ISO/DIS 7205 is 23.8 M/S2.

KICKBACK

WARNING: Avoid Kickback. Kickback can cause you to lose control of chain saw. Kickback can cause severe injury or death.

Kickback Safety Devices On This Saw

This saw has a low-kickback chain and re- duced-kickback guide bar. Both items reduce the chance of kickback. Kickback can still occur with this saw. Do not let tip of guide bar touch anything when chain is moving.

This saw has a chain brake. When kickback occurs, the front hand guard is moved for- ward by the back of operator’s left hand. This stops the saw chain quickly, reducing the chance of serious injury.

Never hold the chain saw by the front hand guard.

Cause Of Kickback

Kickback may occur when nose or tip of guide bar touches an object while chain is moving. If chain cutter catches on object, a sudden reverse action will result. The guide bar will kick up and back towards operator.

Kickback may also occur when wood pinches chain at guide bar nose. A sudden reverse action will also result.

The following steps will reduce the risk of kickback:

•Use both hands to grip saw while saw is running. Use firm grip. Thumbs and fingers must wrap around saw handles.

•Keep all safety items in place on saw. Make sure they work properly.

•Do not overreach or cut above shoulder height.

•Keep solid footing and balance.

•Stand slightly to left side of saw. This keeps your body from being in direct line with chain.

•Do not let guide bar nose touch anything when chain is moving (see Figure 1).

•Never try cutting through two logs at same time. Only cut one log 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 this chain saw. Only re- place these parts with chains and guide bars listed in this manual.

•Never use dull or loose chain. Keep chain sharp and tensioned correctly.

Direction

Do Not Let

Guide Bar Nose

Touch Here

90° Quadrant

Figure 1 - Kickback Hazard Example. Do Not Let Nose of Guide Bar Touch Object

While Chain is Moving Continued

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