9
SYMBOLS
DEVICES FOR REDUCING THE RISK OF
KICKBACK INJURY
Quickstop Chain Brake
WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury, stop using the
chainsaw immediately if the chain brake does not function
properly. Take the chainsaw to an authorised service agent!
Do not use the chainsaw until the problem has been
rectified.
Chain brake is designed to stop the chain in the event of kickback.
When the chain brake/hand guard is pushed towards the bar, the
chain should stop immediately. A chain brake does not prevent kick-
back. The chain brake should be cleaned and tested daily.
Low Kickback Chain
“Low-Kickback Chain” is a chain which has met the kickback
performance requirements. Low-Kickback Chain, is designed with
a contoured depth gauge and guard link which deflects kickback
forces and allows wood to gradually ride into the cutter. This
chainsaw is fitted with a Low-Kickback Chain.
Reduced Kickback Guide Bar
Reduced-Kickback Guide Bar, is designed with a small radius tip
which reduces the size of the kickback danger zone on the bar
tip. A Reduced-Kickback Guide Bar has been demonstrated to
significantly reduce the number and seriousness of kickbacks. This
chainsaw is fitted with a low kickback guide bar.
Warning. See
instruction
handbook.
Appropriate ear, eye
and head protection
must be worn.
Hot surfaces will burn
fingers or palms.
Gloves with chainsaw
protection.
Keep safety
distance between
other persons and
machinery
Boots with chainsaw
protection, steel toe-
cap and non-slip sole.
No open fire. No smoking.
Kickback: Never cut with
the tip of the chainsaw.
Always grip the
chainsaw with two
hands
Wear good
quality, hard-
wearing
work wear.
The emissions are
toxic and may
cause asphyxia.
WARNING: Do not
use the chainsaw
in the rain or damp
conditions. Protect
it from moisture.
IMPORTANT. Fire
risk. Petrol and
petrol fumes are
highly inflammable.
To Avoid Kickback
The best protection from personal injury that may result from
kickback is to avoid kickback situations.
1. Hold the chainsaw firmly with both hands and maintain a
secure grip. Wear gloves for a firmer grip.
2. Be aware of the location of the guide bar nose at all times.
3. Never let the nose of the guide bar contact any object. Do not
cut limbs with the nose of the guide bar. Be especially careful
when cutting small, tough limbs, small size brush and saplings
which may easily catch the chain.
4. Don’t overreach.
5. Don’t cut above shoulder height.
6. Begin cutting at full throttle and continue cutting at full
throttle.
7. Cut only one item, e.g, log, at a time.
8. Use extreme caution when re-entering a previous cut.
9. Do not attempt to plunge cut if you are not experienced with
these cutting techniques.
10. Be alert for shifting of the log or other forces that may cause
the cut to pinch the chain.
11. Maintain chainsaw chain properly. Cut with a correctly
sharpened and properly tensioned chain at all times.
12. Stand to the side of the cutting path of the chainsaw.
Engage: push to
forward position
Disengage: pull back
to locking position
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