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arresting screen. If you operate a chainsaw in a state or
locale where such regulations exist, you are legally
responsible for maintaining the operating condition of these
parts. Failure to do so is a violation of the law. Refer to the
SERVICE section for maintenance of the spark arresting
screen.
HANDLING FUEL
Do not smoke while handling fuel or while operating the
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saw.
Eliminate all sources of sparks or flame in the areas where
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fuel is mixed or poured. There should be no smoking, open
flames, or work that could cause sparks. Allow engine to
cool before refueling.
Always have fire extinguishing tools available if you should
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need them.
Mix and pour fuel in an outdoor area on bare ground; store
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fuel in a cool, dry, well ventilated place; and use an
approved, marked container for all fuel purposes. Wipe up
all fuel spills before starting saw.
Move at least 10 feet (3 meters) from fueling site before
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starting engine.
Turn the engine off and let saw cool in a non-combustible
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area, not on dry leaves, straw, paper, etc. Slowly remove
fuel cap and refuel unit.
Store the unit and fuel in an area where fuel vapors cannot
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reach sparks or open flames from water heaters, electric
motors or switches, furnaces, etc.
UNDERSTANDING KICKBACK
WARNING! Avoid kickback which can result in
serious injury. Kickback is the backward,
upward or sudden forward motion of the guide
bar occurring when the saw chain near the
upper tip of the guide bar contacts any object
such as a log or branch, or when the wood
closes in and pinches the saw chain in the cut.
Contacting a foreign object in the wood can
also result in loss of chainsaw control.
n ROTATIONAL KICKBACK
Rotational kickback can occur
when the moving chain contacts
an object at the upper tip of the
guide bar. This contact can
cause the chain to dig into the
object, which stops the chain for
an instant. The result is a
lightning fast, reverse reaction which kicks the guide bar up
and back toward the operator.
n PINCH KICKBACK
Pinch!kickback can occur when the wood closes in and
pinches the moving saw chain in the cut along the top of the
guide bar and the saw chain is suddenly stopped. This
sudden stopping of the chain results in a reversal of the chain
force used to cut wood and causes the saw to move in the
opposite direction of the chain rotation. The saw is driven
straight back toward the operator.
n PULL-IN
Pull-in can occur when the moving chain contacts a foreign
object in the wood in the cut along the bottom of the guide bar
and the saw chain is suddenly stopped. This sudden stopping
pulls the saw forward and away from the operator and could
easily cause the operator to lose control of the saw.
REDUCING THE CHANCE OF KICKBACK
Recognize that kickback can happen. With a basic
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understanding of kickback, you can reduce the element of
surprise which contributes to accidents.
Never let the moving chain contact any object at the tip of
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the guide bar.
Keep the working area free from obstructions such as other
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trees, branches, rocks, fences, stumps, etc. Eliminate or
avoid any obstruction that your saw chain could hit while
you are cutting. When cutting a branch, do not let the guide
bar contact branch or other objects around it.
Keep your saw chain sharp and properly tensioned. A
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loose or dull chain can increase the chance of kickback
occurring. Follow manufacturer's chain sharpening and
maintenance instructions. Check tension at regular
intervals with the engine stopped, never with the engine
running. Make sure the bar nuts are securely tightened
after tensioning the chain.
Begin and continue cutting at full speed. If the chain is
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moving at a slower speed, there is greater chance of
kickback occurring.
Use wedges made of plastic or wood. Never use metal to
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hold the cut open.
Cut one log at a time.
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Use extreme caution when re-entering a previous cut.
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Do not attempt cuts starting with the tip of the bar (plunge
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cuts).
Watch for shifting logs or other forces that could close a cut
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and pinch or fall into chain.
Do not twist the saw as the bar is withdrawn from an
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undercut when bucking.
Use the reduced-kickback guide bar and low-kickback
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chain specified for your saw.
MAINTAINING CONTROL
Keep a good, firm grip on the
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saw with both hands when the
engine is running and don't let
go. A firm grip will help you
reduce kickback and maintain
control of the saw. Keep the
fingers of your left hand
encircling and your left thumb
under the front handlebar. Keep
your right hand completely
around the rear handle whether you are right handed or left
handed. Keep your left arm straight with the elbow locked.
Position your left hand on the front handlebar so it is in a
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straight line with your right hand on the rear handle when
making bucking cuts. Never reverse right and left hand
positions for any type of cutting.
Stand with your
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weight evenly
balanced on both
feet.
Stand slightly to the
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left side of the saw
to keep your body
from being in a
direct line with the
cutting chain.
Do not overreach.
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You could be drawn
or thrown off
balance and lose control of the saw.
Do not cut above shoulder height. It is difficult to maintain
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control of saw above shoulder height.
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