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17. When cutting a limb that is under tension, be alert for spring- back so that you will not be struck when the tension in the wood fibers is released. 18. Never cut in high wind, bad weather, when visibility is poor or in very high or low temperatures. Always check the tree for dead branches which could fall during the felling operation. 19. Keep the handles dry, clean and free of oil or fuel mixture. G2000T GB-4 20. Operate the chain saw only in well ventilated areas. Never start or run the engine inside a closed room or building. Exhaust fumes contain dangerous carbon monoxide. 21. Do not operate the chain saw in a tree unless specially trained to do so. 22. Guard against kickback. Kickback is the upward motion of the guide bar which occurs when the saw chain at the nose of the guide bar contacts an object. Kickback can lead to dangerous loss of control of the chain saw. 23. When transporting your chain saw, make sure the appropriate guide bar scabbard is in place. 24. Never touch the cover, guide bar, saw chain or nut with bare hands while the engine is in operation or immediately after shutting down the engine. Doing so could result in serious burns because of high temperature. handle, and the left hand on the front handle, when the engine is running. Use a firm grip with thumbs and fingers encircling the chain saw handles. A firm grip will help you reduce kickback and maintain control of the saw. (3) Make certain that the area in which you are cutting is free from obstructions. Do not let the nose of the guide bar contact a log, branch, or any other obstruction which could be hit while you are operating the saw. (4) Cut at high engine speeds. (5) Do not overreach or cut above shoulder height. (6) Follow the manufacturer’s sharpening and maintenance instructions for the saw chain. (7) Only use replacement bars and chains specified by the manufacturer or the equivalent. KICKBACK SAFETY PRECAUTIONS FOR CHAIN SAW USERS WARNING • 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 l i g h t n i n g f a s t r e v e r s e 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 Iose control of the saw, which could result in serious personal injury. • Do not rely exclusively on the safety devices built into your saw. As a chain saw user you should take several steps to keep cutting jobs free from accident or injury. (1) With a basic understanding of kickback you can reduce or eliminate the element of surprise. Sudden surprise contributes to accidents. (2) Keep a good grip on the saw with both hands, the right hand on the rear (1) muffler guard (2) guide bar (3) saw chain WORSE EFFECTS OF VIBRATION If you continue to use high-vibration tools these symptoms will probably get worse, for example: • the numbness in your hands could become permanent and you won’t be able to feel things at all; • you will have difficulty picking up small objects such as screws or nails; • the vibration white finger could happen more frequently and affect more of your fingers. FOR PROTECTING YOUR BODY FROM VIBRATION Please observe the following matter, in order to protect the health of your body. 1. Always use the right tool for each job (to do the job more quickly and expose you to less hand-arm vibration). 2. Check tools before using them to make sure they have been properly maintained and repaired to avoid increased vibration caused by faults or general wear. 3. Make sure cutting tools are kept sharp so that they remain efficient. 4. Reduce the amount of time you use a tool in one go, by doing other jobs in between. 5. Avoid gripping or forcing a tool or workpiece more than you have to. 6. Store tools so that they do not have very cold handles when next used. 7. Encourage good blood circulation by: • keeping warm and dry (when necessary, wear gloves, a hat, waterproofs and use heating pads if available); • giving up or cutting down on smoking because smoking reduces blood flow; and massaging and exercising your fingers DISPOSAL When disposing your machine, fuel or oil for the machine, be sure to allow your local regulations. (1) (2) (3) G2000T WORKING WITH TREE SERVICE CHAIN-SAWS FROM A ROPE AND HARNESS This chapter sets out working practices to reduce the risk of injury from tree service chainsaws when working at height from a rope and harness. While it may form the basis of guidance and training literature, it should not be regarded as a substitute for formal training. General requirements working at height Operators of tree service chainsaws working at height from a rope and harness should never work alone. A competent ground worker trained in appropriate emergency procedures should assist them. Operators of tree service chainsaws for this wo...