2. KICKBACK PREVENTION
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
lightning fast reverse reaction, kicking the
guide bar up and back towards the opera-
tor.
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
Iose 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- such as:
-Steady, methodical work
-Proper revision of this manual
-Good dilligance
-A clear visual of your work area
1. FOR SAFE OPERATION
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Operate the chain saw only in well ventilated
areas. Never start or run the engine inside
a sealed room or building. Exhaust fumes
contain dangerous carbon monoxide, and
can kill easily.
Do not operate the chain saw in a tree at
height unless specially trained to do so.
Guard against kickback. Kickback is the up-
ward 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.
When transporting your chain saw, make
sure the appropriate guide bar scabbard is
in place.
Never touch the muffler guard, guide bar,
saw chain or nut with bare hands while the
engine is in operation or immediately after
shutting down the engine. Doing so could
result in serious burns because of high
temperature.
(1) muffler guard
(2) guide bar
(3) saw chain
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(1) muffler guard
(2) guide bar
(3) saw chain
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