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connected and properly used. Use of these devices
can reduce dust-related hazards.
H. Keep hands and feet away from the cutting area.
4. Power tool use and care
A. Do not force the power tool. Use the correct power
tool for your application. The correct power tool will
do the job better and safer at the rate for which it was
designed.
B. Do not use the power tool if the switch does not turn
it on and off. Any power tool that cannot be controlled
with the switch is dangerous and must be repaired.
C. Disconnect the plug from the power source and/or
the battery pack from the power tool before making
any adjustments, changing accessories, or storing
power tools. Such preventive safety measures reduce
the risk of starting the power tool accidentally.
D. Store idle power tools out of the reach of children
and do not allow persons unfamiliar with the power
tool or these instructions to operate the power tool.
Power tools are dangerous in the hands of untrained
users.
E. Store idle appliances indoors. When not in use,
appliances should be stored indoors in a dry and high
or locked-up place, out of the reach of children.
F. Maintain power tools. Check for misalignment or
binding of moving parts, breakage of parts and
any other condition that may affect the power tools
operation. If damaged, have the power tool repaired
before use. Many accidents are caused by poorly
maintained power tools.
G. Keep cutting tools sharp and clean. Properly
maintained cutting tools with sharp cutting edges are
less likely to bind and are easier to control.
H. Use the power tool, accessories and tool bits etc.,
in accordance with these instructions and in the
manner intended for the particular type of power
tool, taking into account the working conditions
and the work to be performed. Use of the power tool
for operations different from those intended could result
in a hazardous situation.
I. Keep guards in place and in working order.
5. Chain Saw Safety
A. Hold the power tool by insulated gripping surfaces
only, because the saw chain may contact hidden
wiring or its own cord.Saw chains contacting a "live"
wire may make exposed metal parts of the power tool
"live" and could give the operator an electric shock.
B. Wear safety glasses and hearing protection. Further
protective equipment for head, hands, legs, and
feet is recommended.Adequate protective clothing will
reduce personal injury by flying debris or accidental
contact with the saw chain.
C. Do not operate a chain saw in a tree.Operation of
a chain saw while up in a tree may result in personal
injury.
D. Always keep proper footing and operate the chain
saw only when standing on a fixed, secure, and
level surface.Slippery or unstable surfaces such as
ladders may cause a loss of balance or control of the
chain saw.
E. When cutting a limb that is under tension be alert
for spring back.When the tension in the wood fibre is
released the spring loaded limb may strike the operator
and/or throw the chain saw out of control.
F. Use extreme caution when cutting brush and
saplings.The slender material may catch the saw chain
and be whipped toward you or pull you off balance.
G. 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 likelihood of accidental contact with
the moving saw chain.
H. Follow instructions for lubricating, chain tensioning,
and changing accessories.Improperly tensioned
or lubricated chain may either break or increase the
chance for kickback.
I. Keep handles dry, clean, and free from oil and
grease.Greasy, oily handles are slippery causing loss
of control.
Kickback 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 sudden reverse
reaction, 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 reactions may cause you to lose control of
the saw which could result in a serious personal injury. Do
not rely exclusively upon the safety devices build into your
saw. As a chain saw user, you should take several steps to
keep your cutting jobs free from accident or injury.
Kickback is the result of tool misuse and/or incorrect
operating procedures or conditions and can be avoided by
taking proper precautions as given below:
•
Maintain a firm grip, with thumbs and fingers
encircling the chain saw handles, with both hands
on the saw and position your body and arm to allow
you to resist kickback forces.Kickback forces can be
controlled by the operator, if proper precautions are
taken. Do not let go of the chain saw.
•
Do not overreach and do not cut above shoulder
height.This helps prevent unintended tip contact and
enables better control of the chain saw in unexpected
situations.
•
Only use replacement bars and chains specified
by the manufacturer.Incorrect replacement bars and
chains may cause chain breakage and/or kickback.
•
Follow the manufacturer's sharpening and
maintenance instructions for the saw
chain.Decreasing the depth gauge height can
lead to increased kickback.
6. Service
Have your power tool serviced by a qualified repair
person using only identical replacement parts. This will
ensure that the safety of the power tool is maintained.
7. Battery Safety
A. Do not charge power tool in rain, or in wet locations.
B. Do not use battery-operated power tool in the rain.
C. Use only the following type and size battery: Toro
battery model 88508 or 88509 and battery charger
88507 or 88510.
D. Remove or disconnect the battery before servicing,
cleaning, or removing material from the power tool.
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