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10. Always hold the chain saw rmly with
both hands when the engine is running.
Use a rm grip with thumb and ngers
encircling the chain saw handles.
11. Keep all parts of your body
away from the saw chain
when the engine is running.
12. Before you start the engine, make
sure the saw chain is not contacting
anything.
13. Always carry the chain saw with the
engine stopped, the guide bar and saw
chain to the rear, and the mufer away
from your body. When using a vehicle to
transport the machine, position it so that
it can cause no danger to persons and
fasten it rmly.
14. Always inspect the chain saw before
each use for worn, loose, or changed
parts. Never operate a chain saw that
is damaged, improperly adjusted, or is
not completely and securely assem-
bled. Be sure that the saw chain stops
moving when the throttle control trigger
is released.
15. All chain saw service, other than the
items listed in the Operator’s Manual,
should be performed by competent
chain saw service personnel. (e.g., if
improper tools are used to remove the
ywheel, or if an improper tool is used to
hold the ywheel in order to remove the
clutch, structural damage to the ywheel
could occur which could subsequently
cause the ywheel to disintegrate).
16. Always shut off the engine before set-
ting it down.
17. Use extreme caution when cutting small
size brush and saplings because slen-
der material may catch the saw chain
and be whipped toward you or pull you
off balance.
18. When cutting a limb that is under ten-
sion, be alert for spring back so that
you will not be struck when the tension
in the wood bers is released.
19. Keep the handles dry, clean and free of
oil or fuel mixture.
20. 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.
21. When transporting your chain saw,
make sure the appropriate guide bar
scabbard is in place. Securely place the
machine and tighten the cap of oil and
fuel tank during transport to prevent loss
of fuel, damage or injury.
KICKBACK SAFETY PRECAUTIONS FOR CHAIN
SAW USERS
WARNING
Kickback may occur when the nose
or tip of the guide bar touches an ob-
ject, 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 reac-
tions may cause you to lose control of the saw which
could result in serious personal injury.
• Do not rely exclusively on the safety devices built
into your saw. As a chain saw user you should take
several steps to keep cutting jobs free from accident
or injury.
1) With a basic understanding of kick-
back you can reduce or eliminate the
element of surprise. Sudden surprise
contributes to accidents.
2) 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 run-
ning. Use a rm grip with thumbs and
ngers encircling the chain saw han-
dles. A rm grip will help you reduce
kickback and maintain control of the
saw. Don’t let go.
3) Make certain that the area in which
you’re cutting is free from obstruc-
tions. Do not let the nose of the guide
bar contact a log, branch, or any other
obstruction which could be hit while
you are operating the saw.
4) Cut at high engine speeds.
5) Do not overreach or cut above shoul-
der height.
6) Follow manufacturers sharpening
and maintenance instructions for saw
chain.
7) Only use replacement bars and
chains specied by the manufacturer
or the equivalent.
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