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Greasy, oily handles are slippery
causing loss of control.
Use of the
chain saw for operations different
than intended could result in a
hazardous situation.
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:
Kickback
forces can be controlled by the
operator, if proper precautions are
taken. Do not let go of the chain
saw.
This helps prevent unintended tip
contact and enables better control
of the chain saw in unexpected
situations.
Incorrect
replacement bars and chains may
cause chain breakage and/or
kickback.
Decreasing the depth gauge
height can lead to increased
kickback.
To reduce the impact of noise and
vibration emission, limit the time of
operation, use low-vibration and low-
noise operating modes as well as
wear personal protective equipment.
Take the following points into
account to minimize the vibration
and noise exposure risks:
• Only use the product as
intended by its design and these
instructions.
• Ensure that the product is in good
condition and well maintained.
• Use correct attachments for the
product and ensure they are in
good condition.
• Keep tight grip on the handles/
gripping surface.
• Maintain this product in
accordance with these instructions
and keep it well lubricated (where
appropriate).
• Plan your work schedule to spread
any high vibration tool use across
a longer period of time.
• Prolonged use of the product
exposes the user to vibrations that
can cause a range of conditions
collectively known as hand-arm
vibration syndrome (HAVS) e.g.
fingers going white; as well as
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