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Holding the chain saw with a reversed hand
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Saw chains contacting a “live” wire may make
exposed metal parts of the power tool “live” and could give the operator an electric
shock.
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Adequate protective clothing
• Operation of a chain saw while up in a tree
may result in personal injury.
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Slippery or unstable surfaces such as ladders
may cause a loss of balance or control of the chain saw.
• When
• The slender material
may catch the saw chain and be whipped toward you or pull you off balance.
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Proper handling of the chain saw will reduce the likelihood of
accidental contact with the moving saw chain.
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accessories. Improperly tensioned or lubricated chain may either break or
increase the chance for kickback.
• Greasy, oily handles are
slippery causing loss of control.
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Use of the chain saw for operations different than intended
could result in a hazardous situation.
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 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 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.
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