A saw chain is made up of a number of links, which are
available as standard and low kickback. You can
decrease the effects of kickback by using the correct
cutting equipment with kickback reduction.
WARNING: No saw chain fully prevents the
dangerous situations that can occur during a
kickback.
Common questions about kickback
• Will the hand always engage the chain brake during
a kickback?
No. It is necessary to use some force to push the
front hand guard forward. If you do not use the force
necessary, the chain brake may not be engaged.
This can occur if your hand only lightly touches the
front hand guard. You must also hold the handles of
the product stable with two hands during work. If a
kickback occurs, your hand may not let go of the
front handle. Then it will not engage the chain brake,
or the chain brake will only engage after the product
has moved around a large distance. If this situation
occurs, the chain brake may not stop the saw chain
before it touches you. There are also some positions
in which your hand can not touch the front hand
guard to engage the chain brake. An example of this
is in the felling position.
• Will the inertia release mechanism always engage
the chain brake during kickback?
No. First, the chain brake must work correctly. See
Maintenance and checks of the safety devices on
the product on page 23
for instructions about how
to do a check of the chain brake. We recommend
you to do this each time before you use the product.
Second, the kickback must be intense to engage the
chain brake. If the chain brake is too sensitive it will
be engaged all the time.
• Will the chain brake always protect me from injury
during a kickback?
No. The chain brake must work correctly in order to
give the correct protection. The chain brake must
also be engaged during a kickback to stop the saw
chain. If you are near the guide bar, the chain brake
may not have time to stop the saw chain before it
hits you.
WARNING: Only you and the correct
working technique can prevent kickbacks.
To use the cutting technique
WARNING: Use full power when you cut and
decrease the speed to idle after each cut.
CAUTION: Motor damage can occur if the
motor runs for too long at full power without
load. For example if the motor runs for too
long without resistance from the saw chain
during cutting.
You can use the product to cut through wood in two
different positions.
• To cut on the pull stroke is when you cut with the
bottom of the guide bar. The saw chain pulls through
the tree when you cut. In this position you have
better control of the product and the position of the
kickback zone.
• To cut on the push stroke is when you cut with the
top of the guide bar. The saw chain pushes the
product in the direction of the operator.
WARNING: Be careful when you cut on
the push stroke. If the saw chain gets
trapped in the trunk, the product can be
pushed at you. You must prevent this
force or there is a risk that the kickback
zone of the guide bar touches the tree.
This will lead to a kickback.
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