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Page 17 — English
KICKBACK PRECAUTIONS
See Figures 14 - 15.
Rotational kickback occurs when the moving chain
contacts an object at the Kickback Danger Zone of
the guide bar. The result is a lightning-fast reverse
reaction, which kicks the guide bar up and back
towards the operator. This reaction can cause loss
of control, which can result in serious injury.
PREPARING FOR CUTTING
PROPER GRIP ON HANDLES
See Figure 16.
See General Safety Rules for appropriate safety
equipment.

Wear non-slip gloves for maximum grip and
protection.

Hold the saw firmly with both hands. Always
keep your left hand on the front handle and your
right hand on the rear handle so that your body
is to the left of the chain line.
WARNING:
Never use a left-handed (cross-handed) grip or
any stance that would place your body or arm
across the chain line. Improper operation of the
chain saw could result in serious personal injury.
WARNING:
DO NOT operate the throttle trigger with your
left hand and hold the front handle with your
right hand. Never allow any part of your body
to be in the chain line while operating a saw.
Improper operation of the chain saw could
result in serious personal injury.
CHAIN LINE
ROTATIONAL
KICKBACK
Fig. 15
KICKBACK
DANGER ZONE
Fig. 14
PROPER GRIP
Fig. 16
IMPROPER GRIP
PROPER HAND
GRIP POSITION
OPERATION