Partner P360S 2014: KICKBACK SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

• Tighten the cap of oil and fuel tank to

• Wear gloves and keep your hand warm.

prevent the loss of oil and fuel during

Prolonged use of chainsaws exposing the

transport.

operator to vibrations may produce

• DO NOT operate your chain saw near or

whitefinger disease.In order to reduce the

around flammable liquids or gases

risk of whitefinger disease, please wear

whether in or out of doors. An explosion

gloves and keep your hand warm.If any of

and/or fire may result.

the whitefinger symptoms appear, seek

• Do not fill fuel tank, oil tank or lubricate

medical advice immediately.

when the engine is running.

• When transporting or storing the chain

• USE THE RIGHT TOOL: Cut wood

saw always fit the guide bar cover.

only. Do not use the chain saw for

• Drive in the spiked bumper of the chain

purposes for which it was not

saw directly behind the intended hinge

intended. For example, do not use the

and pivot the saw around this point. The

chain saw for cutting plastic, masonry, or

spiked bumper rolls against the trunk.

nonbuilding materials.

• There are 3 parts only, chain, bar and

• The first time user should have practical

spark plug, can be replaced by the user

instruction in manual page 10 (barking

themselves and please use the same type

Saw horse) in the use of chain saw and

as showed on the specifications in the

the protective equipment form an

user's manual.

experienced operator.

(Type for the plug is NGK CMR7H).

• Do not attempt to hold the saw with one

If the other components beyond the prior

hand only. You cannot control reactive

parts are defective, then please take your

forces and you may lose control of the

tools to the nearest Authorized Service

saw, which can result in the skating or

Center for service.

bouncing of the bar and chain along the

NOTE: This appendix is intended primarily

limb or log.

for the consumer or occasional user. These

• Never run the chainsaw indoors.

models are intended for infrequent use by

Your chainsaw produces poisonous

homeowners, cottagers, and campers, and

exhaust as soon as the combustible

for such general applications as clearing,

engine is started, which may be colorless

pruning, cutting firewood, etc. They are not

and odorless. To

use this product can

intended for prolonged use. If the intended

generate dust, mists and fumes

use involves prolonged periods of opera-

containing chemicals known to cause

tion, this may cause circulatory problems in

reproductive harm. Be aware of harmful

the user’s hands due to vibration.

dust, mist (such as saw dust or oil mist

from chain lubrication) and protect your

self properly.

KICKBACK SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

KICKBACK may occur when the NOSE or

handle, when the engine is running. Use

TIP of the guide bar touches an object, or

a firm grip with thumbs and fingers

when wood closes in and pinches the saw

encircling the chain saw handles. A firm

chain in the cut.

grip will help you reduce kickback and

Tip contact in some cases may cause a

maintain control of the saw. Don’t let go.

lightning-fast reverse reaction, kicking the

3. Make sure that the area in which you are

guide bar up and back toward the operator.

cutting is free from obstructions. Do not

PINCHING the saw chain along the

let the nose of the guide bar contact a

BOTTOM of the guide bar may PULL the

log, branch, or any other obstruction

saw forward away from the operator.

which could be hit while you are

PINCHING the saw chain along the TOP of

operating the saw.

the guide bar may PUSH the guide bar

4. Cut at high engine speeds.

rapidly back toward the operator.

5. Do not overreach or cut above shoulder

Any of these reactions may cause you to

height.

lose control of the saw, which could result in

6. Follow manufacturer’s sharpening and

serious personal injury.

maintenance instructions for the saw

chain.

1. With a basic understanding of kickback,

7. Only use replacement bars and chains

you can reduce or eliminate the element

specified by the manufacturer or the

of surprise. Sudden surprise contributes

equivalent.

to accidents.

2. Keep a good firm grip on the saw with

NOTE: Low-kickback saw chain is chain

both hands, the right hand on the rear

that has met the kickback performance.

handle, and the left hand on the front

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