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Causes and Operator Prevention of
Kickback - (Fig. 1, 2, 3 & 4)
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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.
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Tip contact in some cases may cause a
sudden reverse reaction, kicking the guide
bar up and back towards the operator.
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Pinching the saw chain along the top ofthe
guide bar may push the guide bar rapidly back
towards the operator.
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Either ofthese 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.
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As a chain saw user, you should take several
steps to keep your cutting jobs free from
accident or injury.
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Kickback is the result oftool misuse and/or
incorrect operating procedures or conditions
and can be avoided by taking proper
precautions as given below:
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Maintain a firm grip, with thumbs and fingers
encircling the chain saw handles, with both
hands on the saw and position your body and
arm to allow you to resist kickback forces (Fig.
4). Klckback forces can be controlled by the
operator, if proper precautions are taken. Do
not let go of the chain saw.
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Do not overreach and do not cut above
shoulder height.
unintended tip contact and enables better
control of the chain saw in unexpected
situations.
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Only use replacement bars and chains
specified by the manufacturer, Incorrect
replacement bars and chains may Cause chain
breakage and/or kickback
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Follow the manufactureds sharpening and
maintenance instructions for the saw chain.
Decreasing the depth gauge height can lead to
increased kickback.
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Make sure 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, fence, or any other obstruction that
could be hit while you are operating the saw.
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This helps prevent