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Bosch Power Tools

1 609 92A 11D | (3.12.14)

Chain Saw Safety Warnings



Keep all parts of the body away from the saw chain 
when the motor is operating. Before you start the chain 
saw, make sure the saw chain is not contacting any-
thing. 

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 on-
ly, 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.



Wear safety glasses and hearing protection. Further 
protective equipment for head, hands, legs and feet is 
recommended. 

Adequate protective clothing will reduce 

personal injury by flying debris or accidental contact with 
the saw chain.



Do not operate a chain saw in a tree. 

Operation of a chain 

saw while up in a tree may result in personal injury.



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 re-

leased the spring loaded limb may strike the operator 
and/or throw the chain saw out of control.



Use extreme caution when cutting brush and saplings. 

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. 

Proper handling of the chain saw will re-

duce the likelihood of accidental contact with the moving 
saw chain.



Follow instructions for lubricating, chain tensioning 
and changing accessories. 

Improperly tensioned or lubri-

cated chain may either break or increase the chance for 
kickback.



Keep handles dry, clean, and free from oil and grease. 

Greasy, oily handles are slippery causing loss of control.



Cut wood only. Don’t use chain saw for purposes not in-
tended. For example: do not use chain saw for cutting 
plastic, masonry or non-wood building materials. 

Use of 

the chain saw for operations different than intended could 
result in a hazardous situation.

Causes and operator prevention of kickback: 

–  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 sudden reverse reac-

tion, 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 lose control of 

the saw which could result in serious personal injury. Do not 
rely exclusively upon the safety devices built into your saw. As 
a chain saw user, you should take several steps to keep your 
cutting jobs free from accident or injury.
Kickback is the result of tool misuse and/or incorrect operat-
ing procedures or conditions and can be avoided by taking 
proper precautions as given below:



Maintain a firm grip, with thumbs and fingers encir-
cling the chain saw handles, with both hands on the saw 
and position your body and arm to allow you to resist 
kickback forces. 

Kickback forces can be controlled by the 

operator, if proper precautions are taken. Do not let go of 
the chain saw.



Do not overreach and do not cut above shoulder height. 

This helps prevent unintended tip contact and enables bet-
ter control of the chain saw in unexpected situations.



Only use replacement bars and chains specified by the 
manufacturer. 

Incorrect replacement bars and chains 

may cause chain breakage and/or kickback.



Follow the manufacturer’s sharpening and mainte-
nance instructions for the saw chain. 

Decreasing the 

depth gauge height can lead to increased kickback.



Children and juveniles, with the exception of appren-
tices older than 16 years and under supervision, may 
not operate the chain saw. The same applies for per-
sons who do not or do not sufficiently know how to han-
dle the chain saw. 

The operating instructions should al-

ways be ready to hand. Persons unfit or tired must not 
operate the chain saw.



Always ensure all handles and guards are fitted when 
using the machine. 

Never attempt to use an incomplete 

machine or one fitted with an unauthorized modification.



When working with the machine, always hold it firmly 
with both hands and provide for a secure stance. 

The 

power tool is guided more secure with both hands.



Always wait until the machine has come to a complete 
stop before placing it down. 

The tool insert can jam and 

lead to loss of control over the power tool.

It is recommended that the first time user should have practi-
cal instruction in the use of the chainsaw and the protective 
equipment from an experienced operator. The initial practice 
should be cutting logs on a saw horse or cradle.

Products sold in GB only

: Your product is fitted with a 

BS 1363/A approved electric plug with internal fuse (ASTA 
approved to BS 1362).
If the plug is not suitable for your socket outlets, it should be 
cut off and an appropriate plug fitted in its place by an author-
ised customer service agent. The replacement plug should 
have the same fuse rating as the original plug.
The severed plug must be disposed of to avoid a possible 
shock hazard and should never be inserted into a mains sock-
et elsewhere.

Products sold in AUS and NZ only

: Use a residual current de-

vice (RCD) with a rated residual current of 30 mA or less.

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