User manual SKIL 0780

[. . . ] f) If operating a power tool in a damp location is unavoidable, use an earth leakage circuit breaker. Use of an earth leakage circuit breaker reduces the risk of electric shock. 3) PERSONAL SAFETY a) Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use common sense when operating a power tool. [. . . ] The same applies for persons who do not or do not sufficiently know how to handle the chain saw. · Keep all parts of the body away from the saw chain when the motor is operating. Before you start the saw, make sure the saw chain is not contacting anything. A moment of inattention while operating chain saws may cause entanglement of your clothing or body with the saw chain. · Always hold the chain saw with your right hand on the rear handle and your left hand on the front handle. Holding the chain saw with a reversed hand configuration increases the risk of personal injury and should never be done. · 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. Further protective equipment for head, hand, legs and feet is recommended. Adequate protective clothing will reduce personal injury by flying debris or accidental contact with saw chain. · Always keep proper footing and operate the chain saw only when standing on fixed, secure and level surface. Slippery or unstable surfaces such as ladders may cause a loss of balance or control of the chain saw. · When cutting a limb that is under tension be alert for spring back. When the tension in the wood fibres is released the spring loaded limb may strike the operator and/or throw the chain saw out of control. The slender material may catch the saw chain and be whipped toward you or pull you off balance. · 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. [. . . ] secure work area; ensure no persons or animals are in the vicinity of the falling tree !never attempt to free a jammed saw with the motor running; use wooden wedges to free chain and chain bar !always wear hard hat to protect head against falling branches BEFORE FELLING: - when cutting and felling operations are being performed by two or more persons at the same time, the felling operations should be separated from the cutting operation by a distance of at least twice the height of the tree being felled - trees should not be felled in a manner that would endanger any person, strike any utility line or cause any property damage (if the tree does make contact with any utility line, the company should be notified immediately) - the chain saw operator should keep on the uphill side of the terrain as the tree is likely to roll or slide downhill after it is felled - an escape path should be planned and cleared as necessary before cuts are started (the escape path should extend back and diagonally to the rear of the expected line of fall) &a - before felling is started, consider the natural lean of the tree, the location of larger branches and the wind direction to judge which way the tree will fall - remove dirt, stones, loose bark, nails, staples and wire from the tree FELLING PROCEDURE: - make the notch (1 ­ 2) 1/3 the diameter of the tree, perpendicular to the direction of falls as illustrated &b - make the lower horizontal notching cut first (this will help to avoid pinching either the saw chain or the guide bar when the second notch is being made) - make the felling back cut (3) at least 50 mm higher than the horizontal notching cut (keep the felling back cut parallel to the horizontal notching cut) &b - make the felling back cut so enough wood is left to act as a hinge (the hinge wood keeps the tree from twisting and falling in the wrong direction; do not cut through the hinge) - as the felling gets close to the hinge the tree should begin to fall - if there is any chance that the tree may not fall in desired direction or it may rock back and bind the saw chain, stop cutting before the felling back cut is complete and use wedges of wood, plastic or aluminium to open the cut and drop the tree along the desired line of fall &c - when the tree begins to fall remove the chain saw from the cut, stop the motor, put the chain saw down, then use the retreat path planned (be alert for overhead limbs falling and watch your footing) · Limbing a tree * Limbing is removing the branches from a fallen tree - when limbing leave larger lower limbs to support the log off the ground - remove the small limbs in one cut as illustrated - branches under tension should be cut from the bottom up to avoid binding the chain saw 13 MAINTENANCE / SERVICE · This tool is not intended for professional use · Always disconnect plug from power source before cleaning and/or maintenance · Always keep tool and cord clean (especially ventilation slots W 2) - clean the moulded plastic housing of the chain saw using a soft brush and clean cloth (do not use water, solvents or polishes) - remove and brush clean the cover plate, chain and chain bar after 1 to 3 hours of use - clean the area under cover plate, drive sprocket and chain bar assembly using a soft brush and clean cloth - clean oil outlet with a clean cloth · Regularly check for obvious defects such as loose, dislodged or damaged chain and chain bar, loose fixings, and worn or damaged components · Carry out necessary maintenance and repairs before using the chain saw · Proper functioning of the automatic oiler can be checked by running the chain saw and pointing the tip of the chain bar towards a piece of cardboard or paper on the ground ! 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