MCSWP2000S-2
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Causes and operator prevention of kickback:
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.
Kickback is the result of tool misuse and/or incorrect
operating procedures or conditions and can be
avoided by taking proper precautions as given
below:
1. Maintain a rm grip, with thumbs and ngers
encircling the chain saw handles, with both
hands on the saw and position your body
and arm to allow you to resist kickback
forces.
Kickback forces can be controlled by the
operator, if proper precautions are taken. Do not
let go of the chain saw.
2. Do not overreach and do not cut above
shoulder height.
This helps prevent unintended
tip contact and enables better control of the chain
saw in unexpected situations.
3. Only use replacement bars and chains
specied by the manufacturer.
Incorrect
replacement bars and chains may cause chain
breakage and/or kickback.
4. Follow the manufacturer’s sharpening and
maintenance instructions for the saw chain.
Decreasing the depth gauge height can lead to
increased kickback.
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