Oregon Qualcast PC40 - Important Safety

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Customer Helpline 0844 801 3652
HOW TO READ SYMBOLS AND COLORS (FIG.1)
WARNING
Beware of kickback.
Do not attempt to hold saw with one hand.
Avoid bar nose contact.
RECOMMENDED
Hold saw properly with both hands.
GREEN RECOMMENDED
Recommended cutting procedure.
Fig. 1
DANGER! BEWARE OF KICKBACK!
Fig. 2A
Fig. 2B
BEWARE OF:
ROTATIONAL KICKBACK
(Fig. 2A)
Kickback path
Kickback reaction zone
THE PUSH (PINCH KICKBACK) AND PULL
REACTIONS (Fig. 2B)
Pull
Solid objects
Push
Your Chainsaw is provided with a safety label located on the chain brake lever/hand guard.This label,
along with the safety instructions on these pages, should be carefully read before attempting to
operate this unit.
WARNING: RED Used to warn that an unsafe procedure should not be performed.
WARNING:
Kickback can lead to dangerous loss of control of the chainsaw and result in serious
or fatal injury to the saw operator or to anyone standing close by. Always be alert. Rotational
kickback and pinch-kickback are major chainsaw operational dangers and the leading cause of
most accidents.
Safety Information
Important - Please read these instructions fully before operating or maintaining
Important Safety
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