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536-E OPERATOR MANUAL
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7. Causes and prevention of kickback
In some cases this may cause a sudden reverse reaction, kicking the guidebar
up and back towards the operator. This reaction may cause you to lose control of
cutter handles, with both hands on the power cutter and position
your body and arms to allow you to resist kickback forces.
are taken. Do not let go of the power cutter.
This helps enable better control of the power cutter in unexpected situations.
Incorrect replacement bars and chains may cause chain breakage
and/or kickback.
e. Do not insert the diamond power cutter into a slot narrower than the
General Power Tool Safety Warnings
accidental contact with the concrete cutter chain.
Slippery or unstable surfaces such as ladders may cause a loss of balance or
control of the chain concrete power cutter.
k. Carry the chain concrete power cutter by the front handle with the chain
Proper handling of the chain concrete power cutter will reduce the likelihood of
accidental contact with the moving concrete power cutter chain.
Improperly tensioned or dry power cutter chain may break or increase the
chance for kickback or create overheating.
m. NEVER run the ICS power cutter upside-down.
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