Makita DUC252 Instruction Manual

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44. 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 saw chain.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 from yourbody. When transporting or storing the chainsaw always fit the guide bar cover. Properhandling of the chain saw will reduce the likelihoodof accidental contact with the moving saw 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 andfingers encircling the chain saw handles,with both hands on the saw and positionyour body and arm to allow you to resistkickback forces. Kickback forces can becontrolled by the operator, if properprecautions are taken. Do not let go of thechain saw.014673− Do not overreach and do not cut aboveshoulder height. This helps preventunintended tip contact and enables bettercontrol of the chain saw in unexpectedsituations.− Only use replacement bars and chainsspecified by the manufacturer. Incorrectreplacement bars and chains may causechain breakage and/or kickback.− Follow the manufacturer’s sharpeningand maintenance instructions for the sawchain. Decreasing the depth gauge heightcan lead to increased kickback.14. Before starting work, check that the chain saw isin proper working order and that its conditioncomplies with the safety regulations. Check inparticular that:• The chain brake is working properly;• The run-down brake is working properly;• The bar and the sprocket cover are fitted correctly;• The chain has been sharpened and tensionedin accordance with the regulations;15. Do not start the chain saw with the chaincover being installed on it. Starting the chainsaw with the chain cover being installed on it maycause the chain cover to thrown out forwardresulting in personal injury and damage to objectsaround the operator.SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.