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RISK REDUCTION
It has been reported that vibrations from handheld tools may
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contribute to a condition called Raynaud's Syndrome in certain
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individuals. Symptoms may include tingling, numbness, and blanching
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of the fingers, usually apparent upon exposure to cold. Hereditary
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factors, exposure to cold and dampness, diet, smoking, and work
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practices are all thought to contribute to the development of these
symptoms. There are measures that can be taken by the operator to
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possibly reduce the effects of vibration:
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■ Keep your body warm in cold weather. When operating the unit
wear gloves to keep the hands and wrists warm. It is reported
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that cold weather is a major factor contributing to Raynaud's
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Syndrome.
■ After each period of operation, exercise to increase blood
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circulation.
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■ Take frequent work breaks. Limit the amount of exposure per day.
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■ Protective gloves available from professional chainsaw retailers
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are designed specifically for chainsaw use, which give protection,
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good grip and also reduce the effect of handle vibration.
If you experience any of the symptoms of this condition, immediately
discontinue use and see your doctor.
WARNING! Injuries may be caused, or aggravated, by
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prolonged use of a tool. When using any tool for prolonged
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periods, ensure that you take regular breaks.
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WHAT'S IN THE BOX
See page 3-4.
■ Chainsaw x 1
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■ Operator's manual x 1
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■ Scrench tool x 1
■ Scabbard x 1
back
■ Chain and bar oil (sold separately) x 1
log
■ Charger (sold separately for ACS18B) x 1
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■ Battery pack (sold separately for ACS18B) x 1
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SAFETY DEVICES
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Low-kickback saw chain
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tor.
A low-kickback saw chain helps to reduce the possibility of a kickback
event.
The rakers (depth gauges) ahead of each cutter can minimize the
force of a kick-back reaction by preventing the cutters from digging in
too deeply. Use only replacement guide bar and chain combinations
ible
recommended by the manufacturer.
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As saw chains are sharpened, they lose some of the low-kickback
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qualities and extra caution is required. For your safety, replace saw
chains when cutting performance decreases.
Spiked bumper
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The integral bumper spike may be used as a pivot when making a cut.
It helps to keep the body of the chainsaw steady while cutting. When
cutting, push the machine forward until the spikes dig into the edge
of the wood, then move the rear handle up or down in the direction of
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the cutting line to help ease the physical strain of cutting.
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Guide bars
Generally, guide bars with small radius tips have somewhat lower
potential for kickback. Use a guide bar and matching chain which is
just long enough for the job. Longer bars increase the risk of loss
of control during sawing. Regularly check the chain tension. When
cutting smaller branches (less than the full length of the guide bar)
the chain is more likely to be thrown off if the tension is not correct.
Chain brake
Chain brakes are designed to quickly stop the chain from rotating.
When the chain brake lever is pushed towards the bar, the chain
should stop immediately. A chain brake does not prevent kickback.
It only lowers the risk of injury should the chain bar contact the
operator's body during a kickback event. The chain brake should be
tested before each use for correct operation in both the run and brake
positions.
Chain catcher
A chain catcher prevents the saw chain from being thrown back
towards the operator if the saw chain comes loose or breaks.
OPERATION
WARNING! If any parts are damaged or missing, do not
operate the product until the parts are replaced. Failure to heed
this warning could result in serious personal injury.
Adjusting the chain tension
See pages 8 - 9.
Remove the battery pack before you do any work on the chainsaw.
Loosen the bar mounting nuts.
To increase the chain tension, turn the chain tensioning screw
clockwise and check the chain tension frequently. To reduce the
chain tension, turn the chain tensioning screw counterclockwise and
check the chain tension frequently.
The chain tension is correct when the gap between the cutter in the
chain and the bar is about 4 - 5.5 mm. Pull the chain in the middle of
the lower side of the bar downwards (away from the bar) and measure
the distance between the bar and the chain cutters.
Tighten the bar mounting nuts by turning it clockwise.
NOTE: The temperature of the chain increases during normal
operation causing the chain to stretch. Check the chain tension
frequently and adjust as required. A chain tensioned while warm
may be too tight upon cooling. Make sure that the chain tension is
correctly adjusted as specified in these instructions.
Adding the chain lubricating oil
See pages 10 - 11.
WARNING! Never work without chain lubricant. If the saw
chain is running without lubricant, the guide bar and the saw
chain can be damaged. It is essential to frequently check the
oil level in the oil level gauge and before starting to use the
chainsaw.
Clear surface around the oil cap to prevent contamination.
Loosen and remove the cap from the oil tank.
Pour the oil into the oil tank and monitor the oil level gauge. Ensure
that no dirt enters the oil tank while filling.
Put the oil cap back on and tighten it up. Wipe away any spillage.
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