Stihl 090 User Manual

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Warning!-
Even if your saw is equipped with a Quickstop, a n8J'l'OVl
nos.e _~ or ~uced kickback chain, this does not guaran-
tee'th8t'you '!III not be Injuied by kfcftback,~and therefore
always- observe aU safety prec8utlons to avoldldckback
situations.
To avoid kickback
The best' protection -from perSonal injury that may result
from kickback· Is to avoid I<k:kb8Ck Situations:
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1. ~kI the chain saw firmly with both hands andlnalntain
a secure grip.
2. Be aware of1he location Of the guide bar nose at aU
timeS. -':'
3. Never bring the nose Of the guide bar In COntactwfth any
. ~bject. Do not cut limbs with the nose of the guide bar.
. Be'~DIhi car8fulWhti smalftb' h'nmbS. sman SIze
~.'.1 .. ug
, brustf antf'saplIngs which may eaSily catch the chain.
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4. Don't overi8ach. i_
12 5. Don't cut above shoulder height.
6. Begin cutting and continue at fuU throttle.
7. Cut only one log at a time.
8. Use extreme caution when re-entering a-previous cut.
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9. Do not attempt plunge cuts (see page 18) if you are not
experienced with theSe cutting techniques.
10. Be alert for shifting of the log or other forces that may
cause the cutto close arid pinch the chain.
11. Maintain saw chain properly. Cut with a correctly shar-
pened,
properly tensioned chain at all times.
12. Statid to the side of the cutting path of the ch8Jn saw.
Pusliback:
~hback occurs when the chain on the top of the bar is
suddenly stopped when Ills pInChed. caughforencounters
a foreign object in
.. wood. The reaction of the chain
drives the saw straight back toward the operator causing
loss of saw cOntrol. PUshback frequenttyoccws when the
top of the bar Is used for cutting (see 111.14).

Stihl 090 Specifications

General

Brand	Stihl
Model	090
Category	Chainsaw
Language	English