Kickback
If the upper part of the guide-bar nose should inadvertently be allowed to touch against some solid object, such as the trunk of the
tree when sawing o branches, or some immediately adjacent object, a trunk lying close to the one that is to be cut through for
instance, the saw may kick back and upwards towards the operator in the direction of the arrow in Fig.4. Note the shaded kick back
danger zone in the diagram.
Such dangerous kickbacks can largely be avoided by working quietly and
with forethought in the following manner:
• While sawing, always watch the guide-bar nose
• Never attempt to cut with the nose of the guide bar.
• Take care when cutting thin and springy branches.
• Particular care must be taken when inserting the into an already
started cut.
Push-back
Push-back will occur if an attempt is made to saw using the top of the
blade. This is also a hazard if this part of the saw chain touches against
some rigid object or if it jams in the cut.
Pull-forward
If the spiked stop is not set against the timber when cutting using the
bottom of the blade, the chain will pull the saw. This is also a hazard if this
part of the saw chain touches against some rigid object or if it jams in the
cut.
To minimize these risks it is thus important to saw with the spiked stop
against the timber whenever possible.
SET UP GUIDE
Fitting the guide bar and saw chain
Disconnect from mains power and wear protective gloves whenever doing any work on the saw chain.
1. Back Handle
11. Cable Hook
2. Front Handle
12. On/O Trigger
3. Chain Brake
13. Oil Cap
4. Chain
14. Oil Level
5. Locking Nut
15. Chain Tensioner
6. Sprocket Cover
16. Motor
7. Bar
17. Hand Protector
8. Cable
18. Tip of Bar
9. Claw
19. Overload Button
10. Safety Button