Makita BUC121 Instruction Manual

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4Service28. Have your power tool serviced by a qualifiedrepair person using only identicalreplacement parts. This will ensure that thesafety of the power tool is maintained.29. Follow instruction for lubricating andchanging accessories.30. Keep handles dry, clean and free from oil andgrease. GEB039-2Cordless Chain saw safetywarnings:1. Keep all parts of the body away from the sawchain when the chain saw is operating. Beforeyou start the chain saw, make sure the sawchain is not contacting anything. A moment ofinattention while operating chain saws may causeentanglement of your clothing or body with thesaw chain.2. Always hold the chain saw with your righthand on the rear handle and your left hand onthe front handle. Holding the chain saw with areversed hand configuration increases the risk ofpersonal injury and should never be done.3. Hold the power tool by insulated grippingsurfaces only, because the saw chain maycontact hidden wiring. Saw chains contacting a"live" wire may make exposed metal parts of thepower tool "live" and could give the operator anelectric shock.4. Wear safety glasses and hearing protection.Further protective equipment for head, hands,legs and feet is recommended. Adequateprotective clothing will reduce personal injury byflying debris or accidental contact with the sawchain.5. Do not operate a chain saw in a tree. Operationof a chain saw while up in a tree may result inpersonal injury.6. Always keep proper footing and operate thechain saw only when standing on fixed,secure and level surface. Slippery or unstablesurfaces such as ladders may cause a loss ofbalance or control of the chain saw.7. When cutting a limb that is under tension bealert for spring back. When the tension in thewood fibres is released the spring loaded limbmay strike the operator and/or throw the chainsaw out of control.8. Use extreme caution when cutting brush andsaplings. The slender material may catch thesaw chain and be whipped toward you or pull youoff balance.9. Carry the chain saw by the front handle withthe chain saw switched off and away fromyour body. When transporting or storing thechain saw always fit the guide bar cover.Proper handling of the chain saw will reduce thelikelihood of accidental contact with the movingsaw chain.10. Follow instructions for lubricating, chaintensioning and changing accessories.Improperly tensioned or lubricated chain mayeither break or increase the chance for kickback.11. Keep handles dry, clean, and free from oil andgrease. Greasy, oily handles are slippery causingloss of control.12. Cut wood only. Do not use chain saw forpurposes not intended. For example: do notuse chain saw for cutting plastic, masonry ornon-wood building materials. Use of the chainsaw for operations different than intended couldresult in a hazardous situation.13. Causes and operator prevention of kickback:Kickback may occur when the nose or tip of theguide bar touches an object, or when the woodcloses in and pinches the saw chain in the cut.Tip contact in some cases may cause a suddenreverse reaction, kicking the guide bar up andback towards the operator.Pinching the saw chain along the top of the guidebar may push the guide bar rapidly back towardsthe operator.Either of these reactions may cause you to losecontrol of the saw which could result in seriouspersonal injury. Do not rely exclusively upon thesafety devices built into your saw. As a chain sawuser, you should take several steps to keep yourcutting jobs free from accident or injury.Kickback is the result of tool misuse and/orincorrect operating procedures or conditions andcan be avoided by taking proper precautions asgiven below:− Maintain a firm grip, with thumbs and fingersencircling the chain saw handles, with bothhands on the saw and position your bodyand arm to allow you to resist kickbackforces. Kickback forces can be controlled bythe operator, if proper precautions are taken.Do not let go of the chain saw.