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WARNINGS AND SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

(See Additional Safety Instructions throughout this Manual)

GUARB AGAINST KICKBACK

Kickback is a dangerous reaction that can lead to serious in-

juiy. Do not rely only on the safety devices provided with

your saw. As a chain saw user, you must take special safety

precautions to help keep your cutting jobs free from acci-

ent or injury,_________________________________

A KICKBACK WARNING

Kickback can occur when the moving chain con

tacts an olyect at the upper portion of the tip of

the guide bar or when the wood closes in and

pinch^es the saw chain in the cut. Contact at the

upper portion of the tip of the guide bar can

cause the chain to dig into the object, which

stops the chain for an instant. The result is a

lightning fast, reverse reaction which kicks the

guide bar ujp and back toward the operator. If the

saw chain is pinched along the top of the guide

bar, the guide bar can be rapidly driven back to

ward the operator. Kither of these reactions can

cause loss of saw control which can result in seri

ous ii^jury

Figure 1

Never Reverse

Hand

Positions

Stand To

,f The Left

Of The Saw

Elbow

Locked

humb On

Under Side

Of Handlebar

REDUCE THE CHANCE OF KICKBACK

1. Recognize that kickback can happen. With a

basic understanding of kickback, you can reduce the

element of surprise which contributes to accidents,

2. Never let the moving chain contact any object

at the tip of the guide bar. Figure 1.

3. Keep the working area free from obstructions

such as other trees, branches, rocks, fences, stumps,

etc. Figure 2 . Eliminate or avoid any obstruction

that your saw chain could hit while you are cutting

throu^ a particular log or branch.

4. Keep your saw chain sharp and properly ten

sioned. A loose or dull chain can increase the chance

of kickback to occur. Follow manufacturer’s chain

sharpening and maintenance instructions. Check

tension at repilar intervals with the engine stopped,

never with the engine running. Make sure the bar

damp nuts are securely tightened after tensioning

the chain.

5. Begin and continue cutting at fiill throttle. If

the chain is moving at a slower speed, there is greater

chance for kickback to occur.

6. Cut one log at a time.

7. Use extreme caution when re-entering a pre

vious cut*

8. Do not attempt plimge cuts.

9. Watch for shifting logs or other forces that could

close a cut and pinch or fall into chain.

10. Use the Reduced-Kickback Guide Bar and

Low-Kickback Chain specified for your saw,

MAINTAIN CONTROL

1. Keep a good,^flrm grip on the saw with both

hands when the engine is running and don’t

let go. Figure 3 , A firm grip can neutralize kick-

Figure 3

thumb imder the front handlebar. Keep your right

hand completely around the rear handle whether

your are right handed or left handed. Keep your left

arm straight with the elbow locked.

Position your left hand on the front handlebar

so it is in a strai^t line with your ri^t hand

on the rear handle when makingbucking cuts.

Figure 3 . Never reverse right and left hand posi

tions for any type of cutting.

Stand with your wei^t evenly balanced on

both feet.

Stand sli^tly to the left side of the saw to

keep your hcmy from bemg in a direct line

with the cutting chain. Figure 3 .

Do not overreach. You could be drawn or thrown

off balance and lose control of the saw.

Do not cut above shoulder height. It is difficult

to maintain control of the saw above shoulder height

and plac№ the moving chain dangerously close to

your upper body.

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