WARNING: To reduce the risk of electric shock, always unplug the charger before perform-
ing any cleaning or maintenance. Do not allow water to flow into the charger. Use a Ground Fault
Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) to reduce shock hazards.
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12. Only use this chainsaw to cut wood. Do not cut plastic, masonry or other non-wood materials. Do
not use this chainsaw for anything other than its intended purpose. Let the saw work at its own pace.
REDUCING KICKBACK
Kickback can occur when the tip of the guide bar touches an object or when the wood closes in and
pinches the saw chain inside of the cut. Tip contact can kick the guide bar up and back towards the op-
erator. Pinching the saw chain along the top of the guide bar can push the bar rapidly towards the op-
erator. Either of these reactions may cause a loss in control of the chainsaw, increasing the chances of
serious personal injury. Do not rely on the safety devices built into the saw. Chainsaw users should take
as many precautions as possible to minimize on-site accidents. Kickback is the result of tool misuse
and/or incorrect operating procedures. These conditions can be minimized with the following steps:
1. Maintain a firm grip, with thumbs and fingers encircling the chainsaw handles. Both hands
should be on the saw with your body and arms in a position to resist kickback forces. Kickback forces
can be controlled by the operator, if proper precautions are taken. Do not let go of the chainsaw.
2. Do not overreach and do not cut above shoulder height. This helps prevent unintended tip contact
and enables better control of the chainsaw in unexpected situations.
3. Only use replacement bars and chains specified by WEN. Incorrect replacement bars and chains
may cause chain breakage and/or kickback.
4. Follow the manufacturer’s sharpening and maintenance instructions for the chainsaw. Decreas-
ing the depth gauge height can lead to increased kickback.
SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES FOR CHAINSAWS
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