SPECIFIC RULES FOR POLE SAWS
12. CUTTING THIN MATERIAL. Use particular caution when cutting brush and young trees. The thin material
may get caught in the chain and hit you or throw you off balance.
13. CUT ONE LOG AT A TIME. Do not attempt plunge or bore cuts. Watch for shifting logs or other external
forces that could close a cut and pinch the chain. Use extreme caution when re-entering a previous cut.
14. MAINTAIN YOUR TOOL. Develop a periodic maintenance schedule for your tool. Follow the instructions
for lubrication, chain tensioning and changing accessories. Unplug the saw before making adjustments or changing
accessories.
15. MAINTAIN THE SAW CHAIN. An improperly tensioned or lubricated chain may either break or consider-
ably increase the risk of kickback. Only use replacement bars and chains specified by WEN. Replace dull chains as
necessary (see page 14). Make sure the chain cover lock screw is tight.
16. CARRYING THE SAW. Always put on the protective cover when transporting or storing the pole saw. Carry
the switched-off pole saw using the rear handle and the middle insulated grip, with the chain pointing away from
your body. Carefully handling the saw greatly reduces the risk of accidentally touching the sharp cutting chain.
17. REDUCING KICKBACK. The term kickback refers to when the saw suddenly jumps up and back towards the
operator. This abrupt powerful force causes the operator to lose control of the pole saw, increasing the chances of
serious personal injury. Kickback can occur in the two following scenarios. Take proper safety prevention methods
to reduce the risk of kickback.
Kickback Scenario Actions to Safeguard Against Kickback
When the tip of the guide bar
touches an object.
• Do not let the tip of the guide bar contact any surfaces.
• Maintain a firm grip, with thumbs and fingers encircling the handles. Both
hands should be on the saw with your body and arms in a position to resist
kickback forces.
When the wood closes in and
pinches the saw chain inside of
the cut.
• Cuts should only take place while the chain is moving at full speed. Do not
turn the saw ON or OFF in the middle of a cut.
• Watch for shifting logs or other external forces that could close a cut and
pinch the chain.
• Make a precut on the opposite side of the log to avoid the blade from being
pinched during operation as another safeguard against kickback.
• Maintain a firm grip, with thumbs and fingers encircling the handles. Both
hands should be on the saw with your body and arms in a position to resist
kickback forces.
18. USE COMMON SENSE. These safety instructions can’t possibly warn of every scenario that may arise with this
tool, so always make sure to stay alert and use common sense during operation.
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