Use extreme caution when cutting small size brush and saplings because slender
material may catch the saw chain and be whipped toward you or pull you off
balance.
When cutting a branch that is under tension, be alert for spring back so that you will
not be struck when the tension in the wood fibres is released.
Keep the handles dry, clean and free of oil or fuel mixture.
Guard against kickback. Kickback is the upward motion of the guide bar which occurs
when the saw chain at the nose of the guide bar contacts an object. Kickback can
lead to dangerous loss of control of the chain saw.
When transporting your chain saw, make sure the appropriate guide bar cover is in
place. Securely place the machine during transport to prevent loss of fuel, damage or
injury.
KICKBACK
2.7. 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.
2.8. Tip contact in some cases may cause a lightning fast reverse reaction, kicking the guide bar up and
back towards the operator.
2.9. Pinching the saw chain along the top of the guide bar may push the guide bar rapidly back towards
the operator.
2.10. Either of these reactions may cause you to lose control of the saw which could result in
serious personal injury.
2.11. Do not rely exclusively on the safety devices built into your saw.
2.12. As a chain saw user you should take several steps to keep cutting jobs free from accident or
injury.
With a basic understanding of kickback you can reduce or eliminate the element of surprise.
Sudden surprise contributes to accidents.
Keep a good grip on the saw with both hands, the right hand on the rear handle, and
the left hand on the front handle, when the engine is running.
Use a firm grip with thumbs and fingers encircling the chain saw handles.
A firm grip will help you reduce kickback and maintain control of the saw. Don’t let
go.
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