Poulan PRCS16i Owner Manual - Page 9

Make sure that you understand the different forces and how to prevent them before you operate the product. See To prevent kickbacks, skating, bouncing and dropping on page 9. To prevent kickbacks, skating, bouncing and dropping • While the motor runs, make sure to hold the product tightly. Keep your right hand on the rear handle and the left hand on the front handle. Tightly hold with thumbs and fingers around the handles. Do not let go. • Keep control of the product during the cut and after the wood falls to the ground. Do not let the weight of the product drop down after the cut is made. • Make sure that the area in which you are cutting is free from blockage. Do not let the nose of the guide bar touch a log, branch or other blockages while you operate the product. • Cut at high motor speeds. • Do not overreach or cut above shoulder height. • Obey the sharpening and maintenance instructions by the manufacturer for the saw chain. • Only use replacement guide bars and saw chains specified by the manufacturer. • The risk of kickback is increased if the depth gauge is set too large. Personal protective equipment • Always use the correct personal protective equipment when you operate the product. Personal protective equipment decreases the grade of injury if an accident occurs, but does not erase it. • Do not use loose clothing that can become caught in the saw chain. • Use an approved protective helmet. • Always use approved ear protection while you operate the product. Noise for a long period can cause hearing loss. • Use protective glasses or a face visor to decrease the risk of injury from flying objects. The product can move objects with strong force, such as wood chips and small pieces of wood. This can result in serious injury, including to the eyes. • Use gloves with chainsaw protection. • Use pants with chainsaw protection. • Use boots with chainsaw protection, steel toe-caps and nonslip soles. • Make sure that you have a first aid kit near. • Sparks can come from the guide bar, saw chain or other sources. Always keep fire extinguishing tools and a shovel to help prevent forest fires. Protective devices on the product • Do not use a product with damaged protective equipment. If the product is damaged, speak to an approved service center. Power button Make sure that the motor stops when you push the power button. To examine the trigger lockout 1. Push the trigger lockout and make sure that it goes back to its initial position when you release it. 2. Push the trigger and make sure that it goes back to its initial position when you release it. Guard The guard prevents objects from being ejected in the direction of the operator. The guard also prevents accidental touch between the operator and the saw chain. • Make sure that the guard is permitted for operation in combination with the product. • Do not use the product without the guard. • Make sure that the guard is not damaged. Replace the guard if it is worn or has cracks. 319 - 002 - 17.11.2017 9