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4. CUTTING

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stops.

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Check newly replaced chain tension during operation.

Upon initial operation, new chains can lengthen considerably. The condition of the chain

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Make sure you are wearing the necessary protective equipment.

Wear safety glasses/goggles/visor, safety helmet and hearing protection.

Further protective equipment for head, hands, legs and feet is highly recommended.

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with saw chain.

Proper functioning of the automatic oiler can be checked by running the chainsaw and pointing

the tip of the chain bar towards a piece of cardboard or paper on the ground.

Caution: Do not touch the ground with the chain. Ensure safety clearance of 8” (20

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no oil pattern, despite a full oil reservoir, see “Troubleshooting”.

5. KICKBACK (See Fig. I1, I2)

KICKBACK is the backward, upward or sudden forward motion of the guide bar occurring when

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can also result in loss of chainsaw control.

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operator or bystanders. Particular attention must be given when sawing sideward, slanted or

during length cuts, as the spiked bumper usually cannot be applied.

To avoid kickback:

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• Never work with a loose, widely stretched or heavily worn-out chain.

• Ensure chain is sharpened correctly.

• Never saw above shoulder height.

• Never work with the tip of the guide bar.

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• Always use a low kickback chain.

• Apply the metal gripping teeth for leverage.

• Ensure correct chain tension.

Assembly

Yardworks 14 A User Manual

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