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Depth gauges must be adjusted with the at le in
the same direction the adjoining cutter was led with
the round le.Use care not to contact cutter face with
at le when adjusting depth gauges.
Chain Saw Safety Warnings
Causes and operator prevention of kickback:
Kickback may occur when the nose or tip of the
guide bar touches an object, or when the wood clos-
es in and pinches the saw chain in the cut.
Tip contact in some cases may cause a sudden
reverse reaction, kicking the guide bar up and back
towards the operator.
Pinching the saw chain along the top of the guide
bar may push the guide bar rapidly back towards the
operator.
Either of these reactions may cause you to lose
control of the saw which could result in serious per-
sonal injury. Do not rely exclusively upon the safety
devices built into your saw. As a chain saw user, you
should take several steps to keep your cutting jobs
free from accident or injury.
Kickback is the result of tool misuse and/or incor-
rect operating procedures or conditions and can be
avoided by taking proper precautions as given be-
low:
● Maintain a rm grip, with thumbs and ngers
encircling the chain saw handles, with both
hands on the saw and position your body and
arm to allow you to resist kickback forces.
Kickback forces can be controlled by the opera-
tor, if proper precautions are taken. Do not let go
of the chain saw.
● Do not overreach and do not cut above
shoulder height.
This helps prevent unintend-
ed tip contact and enables better control of the
chain saw in unexpected situations.
● Only use replacement bars and chains speci-
ed by the manufacturer.
Incorrect replacement
bars and chains may cause chain breakage and/
or kickback.
● Follow the manufacturer’s sharpening and
maintenance instructions for the saw chain.
Decreasing the depth gauge height can lead to
increased kickback.
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