Oregon Qualcast PC40 - Kickback Safety Precautions

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KICKBACK may occur when the NOSE or TIP of the guide bar touches an object, or when 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 toward the operator.
PINCHING the saw chain along the BOTTOM of the guide bar may PULL the saw forward away
from the operator. PINCHING the saw chain along the TOP of the guide bar may PUSH the guide
bar rapidly back toward the operator.
Any of these reactions may cause you to lose control of the saw, which could result in serious
personal injury.
1. With a basic understanding of kickback, you can reduce or eliminate the element of surprise.
Sudden surprise contributes to accidents.
2. Keep a good rm 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 rm grip with thumbs and ngers
encircling the chainsaw handles. A rm grip will help you reduce kickback and maintain control of
the saw. Don’t let go.
3. Make sure that the area in which you are cutting is free from obstructions. 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 shoulder height.
6. Follow manufacturer’s sharpening and maintenance instructions for the saw chain.
7. Only use replacement bars and chains specied by the manufacturer or the equivalent.
NOTE: This appendix is intended primarily for the consumer or occasional user. These models are
intended for infrequent use by homeowners, cottagers, and campers, and for such general
applications as clearing, pruning, cutting rewood, etc. They are not intended for prolonged use. If
the intended use involves prolonged periods of operation, this may cause circulatory problems in the
user’s hands due to vibration.
Safety Information
Important - Please read these instructions fully before operating or maintaining
Operating and Maintenance Safety (continued)
Kickback Safety Precautions
NOTE: Low kickback saw chain helps signicantly reduce Kickback, or the intensity of kickback , due
to specially designed depth gauges and guard links.
• Prolonged chainsaw use exposes the operator to vibrations which have been proven to cause
whitenger disease. In order to reduce the risk of whitenger disease, please wear gloves and keep
your hands warm. If any symptoms of whitenger disease appear please seek medical advice
immediately.
• When transporting or storing the chainsaw always t the guide bar cover.
• Drive in the spiked bumper of the chainsaw directly behind the intended hinge and pivot the saw
around this point. The spiked bumper rolls against the trunk.
• There are 3 parts only, chain, bar and spark plug, these can be replaced by the user themselves
and it is essential that the same parts are used which a shown in the specications in the user
manual. (Type for the plug is NGK CMR7H). If the other components beyond the prior parts are
defective, then please take your tools to the nearest Authorized Service Center for service.