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chainsaw booklet 1/19/00
assembled. Be sure that the saw chain stops moving when the
trigger is released.
• Guard Against Kickback
WARNING: 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 lightning fast reverse reaction, 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 injury to user.
The following precautions should be followed to minimize
kickback:
(1.) Grip Saw Firmly.
Hold the chain saw firmly with both hands when the motor is
running. Use a firm grip with thumbs and fingers encircling the
chain saw handles.
(2.) Do not over reach.
(3.) Keep proper footing and balance at all times.
(4.) Don't let the nose of the guide bar contact a log, branch,
ground or other obstruction.
(5.) Don't cut above shoulder height.
(6.) Use devices such as low kickback chain, chain braking
system and special guide bars that reduce the risks associated
with kickback.
(7.) Only use replacement bars and chains specified by the
manufacturer or the equivalent.
(8.) Never let the moving chain contact any object at the tip of
the guide bar.
(9.) Keep the working area free from obstructions such as other
trees, branches, rocks, fences, stumps, etc. Eliminate or avoid
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any obstruction that your saw chain could hit while you ar
cutting through a particular log or branch.
(10.) Keep your saw chain sharp and properly tensioned. A
loose or dull chain can increase the chance of kickback
Check tension at regular intervals with the motor stopped
never with the motor running.
(11.) Begin and continue cutting only with the chain moving a
full speed. If the chain is moving at a slower speed, there is
greater chance for kickback to occur.
(12.) Cut one log at a time.
(13.) Use extreme caution when re-entering a previous c
Engage spiked bumpers into wood and allow chain to reach f
speed before proceeding with cut.
(14.) Do not attempt plunge cuts or bore cuts.
(15.) Watch for shifting logs or other forces that could close
cut and pinch or fall into chain.
• Power Supply
Connect chain saw to correct voltage, that is, be sure that t
voltage supplied is the same as that specified on th
nameplate of the tool.
Kickback Safety Features
Warning: The following features are included on your sa
to help reduce the hazard of kickback; however such featur
will not totally eliminate this dangerous reaction. As a cha
saw user do not rely only on safety devices. You must follo
all safety precautions, instructions, and maintenance in th
manual to help avoid kickback and other forces which c
result in serious injury.
• Reduced-Kickback Guide Bar, designed with a sm
radius tip which reduces the size of the kickback danger zo
on bar tip. A reduced- kickback guide bar is one which h
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