5
STARTING ENGINE
• Keep the handles dry, clean, and free of oil or fuel mixture.
• Operate the chain saw only in well-ventilated areas. Exhaust gas, oil mist (from chain saw lubrication) or saw dust saw
is harmful to health.
TRANSPORTATION
• When transporting your chain saw, use the appropriate guide bar cover. Fig 1
• Carry the chain saw with the engine stopped, the guide bar and saw chain to the rear, and the silencer away from your
body.
KICKBACK SAFETY
• Kickback may occur when the nose or tip of the guide bar touches an object or when the
wood closes in and pinches the saw chain in the cut. Fig 2.
• Tip contact in some cases may cause a lightning-fast reverse reaction, kicking the guide bar up and back toward the
operator (this is called a rotational kickback). Pinching the saw chain along the top of the guide bar may push the guide
bar rapidly back toward the operator (this is called a linear kickback).
• Either or these reactions may cause you to lose control of the saw and come in contact with the moving chain, which
could result in serious personal injury. As a chain saw user, you should take several steps to keep your cutting jobs free
from accident or injury.
• With a basic understanding of kickback, you can reduce or eliminate the element of surprise. Sudden surprise
contributes to accidents. Understand that rotational kickback is preventable by keeping an unshielded bar nose from
touching an object or the ground.
• Do not operate a chain saw with one hand! Serious injury to the operator, helpers or bystanders may result from one-
handed operation. For proper control, always use two hands when operating a chain saw, one hand which operates the
trigger. This can result in the chain saw “skating” or skidding, which can result in personal injury due to loss of control.
• Keep a good firm grip on the saw with both hands, the right hand on the rear handle and the left hand on the front
handle, when the engine is running. Use a firm grip with thumbs and fingers enriching the chain saw handles. A firm
grip will help you reduce kickback and maintain control of the saw. Two hands must be used to control the saw at all
times.
• Do not overreach or cut above chest height. Make sure that the area in which you are cutting is free from obstructions.
Do not let the bar nose contact a log, branch, or any other obstruction
which could be hit while you are operating the saw. Fig 3.
• Cutting at high engine speeds
may
reduce the likelihood of kickback.
But cutting at part-throttle or low engine speed may be preferable to
control the chain saw in tight situations and may also reduce the likelihood of kickback.
• Follow manufacturer’s sharpening and maintenance instructions for the saw chain.
5
STARTING ENGINE
TRANSPORTATION
•The fuel tank may be under pressure. Always loosen
the fuel cap and wait for pressure to be equalized
before removing the cap.
presents dangers.
•After refueling tighten fuel cap firmly and check for
leakage. In case of fuel leakage repair before starting
operation since there is a danger of fire.
•Move the chain saw at least 3 m from the fueling point
before starting the engine.
•Do not allow other persons to be near the chain saw
when you are starting or cutting with the chain saw.
Keep bystanders and animals out of the work area.
Do not let anyone hold wood for you to cut.
•Do not start cutting until you have a clear work area,
secure footing, and a planned retreat path from the
falling tree.
•Before you start the engine, make sure that the saw
chain is not contacting anything.
•Keep the handles dry, clean, and free of oil or fuel
mixture.
•Operate the chain saw only in well-ventilated areas.
Exhaust gas, oil mist (from chain saw lubrication) or
saw dust saw is harmful to health.
•When transporting your chain saw, use the
appropriate guide bar cover
•Carry the chain saw with the engine stopped, the
guide bar and saw chain to the rear, and the silencer
away from your body.
TRANSPORTATION
• When transporting your chain saw, use the
appropriate guide bar cover.
• Carry the chain saw with the engine stopped,
the guide bar and saw chain to the rear, and
the silencer away from your body.
KICKBACK SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
WARNING DANGER
Kickback may occur when the nose or tip of the
guide bar touches an object or when the wood
closes in and pinches the saw chain in the cut.
• Tip contact in some cases may cause a
lightning-fast reverse reaction, kicking the
guide bar up and back toward the operator
(this is called a rotational kickback). Pinching
the saw chain along the top of the guide bar
may push the guide bar rapidly back toward
the operator (this is called a linear kickback).
• Either or these reactions may cause you to
lose control of the saw and come in contact
with the moving chain, which could result in
serious personal injury. As a chain saw user,
you should take several steps to keep your
cutting jobs free from accident or injury.
• With a basic understanding of kickback,
you can reduce or eliminate the element
of surprise. Sudden surprise contributes
to accidents. Understand that rotational
kickback is preventable by keeping an
unshielded bar nose from touching an object
or the ground.
• Do not operate a chain saw with one hand!
Serious injury to the operator, helpers or
bystanders may result from one-handed
operation. For proper control, always use two
hands when operating a chain saw, one hand
which operates the trigger. This can result
in the chain saw “skating” or skidding, which
can result in personal injury due to loss of
control.
2. KICKBACK SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
WARNING
▲
DANGER
KICKBACK SAFETY PRECAUTION FOR CHAIN
SAW USERS JICKBACK MAY OCCUR WHEN THE
NOSE OR TIP OF THE GUIDE BAR TOUCHES AN
OBJECT OR WHEN THE WOOD CLOSES IN AND
PINCHES THE SAW CHAIN IN THE CUT.
•Tip contact in some case may cause a lightning-fast
reverse reaction, kicking the guide bar up and back
toward the operator (this is called a rotational
kickback).
Pinching the saw chain along the top of the guide bar
may push the guide bar rapidly back toward the
operator (this is called a linear kickback).
•Either or these reactions may cause you to lose
control of the saw and come in contact with the
moving chain, which could result in serious personal
injury. As a chain saw user, you should take several
steps to keep your cutting jobs free from accident or
injury.
•With a basic understanding of kickback, you can
reduce or eliminate the element of surprise.
Sudden surprise contributes to accidents. Understand
that rotational kickback is preventable by keeping an
unshielded bar nose from touching an object or the
ground.
•Do not operate a chain saw with one hand!
Serious injury to the operator, helpers or bystanders
may result from one-handed operation. For proper
control, always use two hands when operating a chain
saw, one hand which operates the trigger. This can
result in the chain saw “skating” or skidding, which
can result in personal injury due to loss of control.
•Keep a good firm grip on the saw which both hands,
with the right hand on the rear handle and the left
hand on the front handle, when the engine is running.
Use a firm grip with thumbs and fingers enriching the
chain saw handles. A firm grip will help you reduce
kickback and maintain control of the saw. Two hands
•Do not overreach or cut above chest height.
•Make sure that the area in which you are cutting is
free from obstructions. Do not let the bar nose contact
a log, branch, or any other obstruction which could be
hit while you are operating the saw.
•Cutting at high engine speeds may reduce the
likelihood of kickback. But cutting at part-throttle or low
engine speed may be preferable to control the chain
saw in tight situations and may also reduce the
likelihood of kickback.
•Follow manufacturer’s sharpening and maintenance
instructions for the saw chain.
•Use only replacement guide bars and chains
•
hands, the right hand on the rear handle
and the left hand on the front handle, when
kickback and maintain control of the saw.
Two hands must be used to control the saw
at all times.
• Do not overreach or cut above chest height.
Make sure that the area in which you are
cutting is free from obstructions. Do not let
the bar nose contact a log, branch, or any
other obstruction which could be hit while you
are operating the saw.
• Cutting at high engine speeds may reduce
the likelihood of kickback. But cutting at
part-throttle or low engine speed may be
preferable to control the chain saw in tight
situations and may also reduce the likelihood
of kickback.
• Follow manufacturer’s sharpening and
maintenance instructions for the saw chain.
• Use only replacement guide bars and
acceptable equivalent of these guide bars
and chains.
2. KICKBACK SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
WARNING
▲
DANGER
KICKBACK SAFETY PRECAUTION FOR CHAIN
SAW USERS JICKBACK MAY OCCUR WHEN THE
NOSE OR TIP OF THE GUIDE BAR TOUCHES AN
OBJECT OR WHEN THE WOOD CLOSES IN AND
PINCHES THE SAW CHAIN IN THE CUT.
•Tip contact in some case may cause a lightning-fast
reverse reaction, kicking the guide bar up and back
toward the operator (this is called a rotational
kickback).
Pinching the saw chain along the top of the guide bar
may push the guide bar rapidly back toward the
operator (this is called a linear kickback).
•Either or these reactions may cause you to lose
control of the saw and come in contact with the
moving chain, which could result in serious personal
injury. As a chain saw user, you should take several
steps to keep your cutting jobs free from accident or
injury.
•With a basic understanding of kickback, you can
reduce or eliminate the element of surprise.
Sudden surprise contributes to accidents. Understand
that rotational kickback is preventable by keeping an
unshielded bar nose from touching an object or the
ground.
•Do not operate a chain saw with one hand!
Serious injury to the operator, helpers or bystanders
may result from one-handed operation. For proper
control, always use two hands when operating a chain
saw, one hand which operates the trigger. This can
result in the chain saw “skating” or skidding, which
can result in personal injury due to loss of control.
•Keep a good firm grip on the saw which both hands,
with the right hand on the rear handle and the left
hand on the front handle, when the engine is running.
Use a firm grip with thumbs and fingers enriching the
chain saw handles. A firm grip will help you reduce
kickback and maintain control of the saw. Two hands
must be used to control the saw at all times.
•Do not overreach or cut above chest height.
•Make sure that the area in which you are cutting is
free from obstructions. Do not let the bar nose contact
a log, branch, or any other obstruction which could be
hit while you are operating the saw.
•Cutting at high engine speeds may reduce the
likelihood of kickback. But cutting at part-throttle or low
engine speed may be preferable to control the chain
saw in tight situations and may also reduce the
likelihood of kickback.
•Follow manufacturer’s sharpening and maintenance
instructions for the saw chain.
•Use only replacement guide bars and chains
specified by the manufacturer, or the acceptable
equivalent of these guide bars and chains.
2. KICKBACK SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
WARNING
▲
DANGER
KICKBACK SAFETY PRECAUTION FOR CHAIN
SAW USERS JICKBACK MAY OCCUR WHEN THE
NOSE OR TIP OF THE GUIDE BAR TOUCHES AN
OBJECT OR WHEN THE WOOD CLOSES IN AND
PINCHES THE SAW CHAIN IN THE CUT.
•Tip contact in some case may cause a lightning-fast
reverse reaction, kicking the guide bar up and back
toward the operator (this is called a rotational
kickback).
Pinching the saw chain along the top of the guide bar
may push the guide bar rapidly back toward the
operator (this is called a linear kickback).
•Either or these reactions may cause you to lose
control of the saw and come in contact with the
moving chain, which could result in serious personal
injury. As a chain saw user, you should take several
steps to keep your cutting jobs free from accident or
injury.
•With a basic understanding of kickback, you can
reduce or eliminate the element of surprise.
Sudden surprise contributes to accidents. Understand
that rotational kickback is preventable by keeping an
unshielded bar nose from touching an object or the
ground.
•Do not operate a chain saw with one hand!
Serious injury to the operator, helpers or bystanders
may result from one-handed operation. For proper
control, always use two hands when operating a chain
saw, one hand which operates the trigger. This can
result in the chain saw “skating” or skidding, which
can result in personal injury due to loss of control.
•Keep a good firm grip on the saw which both hands,
with the right hand on the rear handle and the left
hand on the front handle, when the engine is running.
Use a firm grip with thumbs and fingers enriching the
chain saw handles. A firm grip will help you reduce
kickback and maintain control of the saw. Two hands
must be used to control the saw at all times.
•Do not overreach or cut above chest height.
•Make sure that the area in which you are cutting is
free from obstructions. Do not let the bar nose contact
a log, branch, or any other obstruction which could be
hit while you are operating the saw.
•Cutting at high engine speeds may reduce the
likelihood of kickback. But cutting at part-throttle or low
engine speed may be preferable to control the chain
saw in tight situations and may also reduce the
likelihood of kickback.
•Follow manufacturer’s sharpening and maintenance
instructions for the saw chain.
•Use only replacement guide bars and chains
specified by the manufacturer, or the acceptable
equivalent of these guide bars and chains.
5
FUEL
STARTING ENGINE
TRANSPORTATION
WARNING ▲ DANGER
PETROL AND FUEL ARE EXTREMELY
FLAMMABLE. IF SPILLED OR IGNITED BY IGNITION
SOURCE, IT CAN CAUSE FIRE AND SERIOUS
INJURY OR PROPERTY DAMAGE. EXTREME
CAUTION IS REQUIRED, WHEN HANDLING
PETROL OR FUEL.
•Use an appropriate type fuel container.
•Do not smoke or bring flame or sparks near fuel
supplies.
•The fuel tank may be under pressure. Always loosen
the fuel cap and wait for pressure to be equalized
before removing the cap.
•Fill the fuel tank outdoors over bare ground and install
the fuel cap securely. Do not pour fuel indoors.
•Wipe any spilled fuel off the unit.
•Never refuel while the engine is still hot, because a
fuel leak could start a fire.
•Do not store the unit with fuel in its tank, because a
fuel leak could start a fire.
•Bring an extinguisher or shovel in case of fire.
Despite the precautions which can be taken,
operating a chain saw, or just working in the forest,
presents dangers.
•After refueling tighten fuel cap firmly and check for
leakage. In case of fuel leakage repair before starting
operation since there is a danger of fire.
•Move the chain saw at least 3 m from the fueling point
before starting the engine.
•Do not allow other persons to be near the chain saw
when you are starting or cutting with the chain saw.
Keep bystanders and animals out of the work area.
Do not let anyone hold wood for you to cut.
•Do not start cutting until you have a clear work area,
secure footing, and a planned retreat path from the
falling tree.
•Before you start the engine, make sure that the saw
chain is not contacting anything.
•Keep the handles dry, clean, and free of oil or fuel
mixture.
•Operate the chain saw only in well-ventilated areas.
Exhaust gas, oil mist (from chain saw lubrication) or
saw dust saw is harmful to health.
•When transporting your chain saw, use the
appropriate guide bar cover
•Carry the chain saw with the engine stopped, the
guide bar and saw chain to the rear, and the silencer
away from your body.
TRANSPORTATION
• When transporting your chain saw, use the
appropriate guide bar cover.
• Carry the chain saw with the engine stopped,
the guide bar and saw chain to the rear, and
the silencer away from your body.
KICKBACK SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
WARNING DANGER
Kickback may occur when the nose or tip of the
guide bar touches an object or when the wood
closes in and pinches the saw chain in the cut.
• Tip contact in some cases may cause a
lightning-fast reverse reaction, kicking the
guide bar up and back toward the operator
(this is called a rotational kickback). Pinching
the saw chain along the top of the guide bar
may push the guide bar rapidly back toward
the operator (this is called a linear kickback).
• Either or these reactions may cause you to
lose control of the saw and come in contact
with the moving chain, which could result in
serious personal injury. As a chain saw user,
you should take several steps to keep your
cutting jobs free from accident or injury.
• With a basic understanding of kickback,
you can reduce or eliminate the element
of surprise. Sudden surprise contributes
to accidents. Understand that rotational
kickback is preventable by keeping an
unshielded bar nose from touching an object
or the ground.
• Do not operate a chain saw with one hand!
Serious injury to the operator, helpers or
bystanders may result from one-handed
operation. For proper control, always use two
hands when operating a chain saw, one hand
which operates the trigger. This can result
in the chain saw “skating” or skidding, which
can result in personal injury due to loss of
control.
2. KICKBACK SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
WARNING ▲ DANGER
KICKBACK SAFETY PRECAUTION FOR CHAIN
SAW USERS JICKBACK MAY OCCUR WHEN THE
NOSE OR TIP OF THE GUIDE BAR TOUCHES AN
OBJECT OR WHEN THE WOOD CLOSES IN AND
PINCHES THE SAW CHAIN IN THE CUT.
•Tip contact in some case may cause a lightning-fast
reverse reaction, kicking the guide bar up and back
toward the operator (this is called a rotational
kickback).
Pinching the saw chain along the top of the guide bar
may push the guide bar rapidly back toward the
operator (this is called a linear kickback).
•Either or these reactions may cause you to lose
control of the saw and come in contact with the
moving chain, which could result in serious personal
injury. As a chain saw user, you should take several
steps to keep your cutting jobs free from accident or
injury.
•With a basic understanding of kickback, you can
reduce or eliminate the element of surprise.
Sudden surprise contributes to accidents. Understand
that rotational kickback is preventable by keeping an
unshielded bar nose from touching an object or the
ground.
•Do not operate a chain saw with one hand!
Serious injury to the operator, helpers or bystanders
may result from one-handed operation. For proper
control, always use two hands when operating a chain
saw, one hand which operates the trigger. This can
result in the chain saw “skating” or skidding, which
can result in personal injury due to loss of control.
•Keep a good firm grip on the saw which both hands,
with the right hand on the rear handle and the left
hand on the front handle, when the engine is running.
Use a firm grip with thumbs and fingers enriching the
chain saw handles. A firm grip will help you reduce
kickback and maintain control of the saw. Two hands
must be used to control the saw at all times.
•Do not overreach or cut above chest height.
•Make sure that the area in which you are cutting is
free from obstructions. Do not let the bar nose contact
a log, branch, or any other obstruction which could be
hit while you are operating the saw.
•Cutting at high engine speeds may reduce the
likelihood of kickback. But cutting at part-throttle or low
engine speed may be preferable to control the chain
saw in tight situations and may also reduce the
likelihood of kickback.
•Follow manufacturer’s sharpening and maintenance
instructions for the saw chain.
•Use only replacement guide bars and chains
specified by the manufacturer, or the acceptable
equivalent of these guide bars and chains.
•
Keep a good firm grip on the saw with both
hands, the right hand on the rear handle
and the left hand on the front handle, when
the engine is running. Use a firm grip with
thumbs and fingers enriching the chain saw
handles. A firm grip will help you reduce
kickback and maintain control of the saw.
Two hands must be used to control the saw
at all times.
• Do not overreach or cut above chest height.
Make sure that the area in which you are
cutting is free from obstructions. Do not let
the bar nose contact a log, branch, or any
other obstruction which could be hit while you
are operating the saw.
• Cutting at high engine speeds may reduce
the likelihood of kickback. But cutting at
part-throttle or low engine speed may be
preferable to control the chain saw in tight
situations and may also reduce the likelihood
of kickback.
• Follow manufacturer’s sharpening and
maintenance instructions for the saw chain.
• Use only replacement guide bars and
chains specified by the manufacturer, or the
acceptable equivalent of these guide bars
and chains.
2. KICKBACK SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
WARNING ▲ DANGER
KICKBACK SAFETY PRECAUTION FOR CHAIN
SAW USERS JICKBACK MAY OCCUR WHEN THE
NOSE OR TIP OF THE GUIDE BAR TOUCHES AN
OBJECT OR WHEN THE WOOD CLOSES IN AND
PINCHES THE SAW CHAIN IN THE CUT.
•Tip contact in some case may cause a lightning-fast
reverse reaction, kicking the guide bar up and back
toward the operator (this is called a rotational
kickback).
Pinching the saw chain along the top of the guide bar
may push the guide bar rapidly back toward the
operator (this is called a linear kickback).
•Either or these reactions may cause you to lose
control of the saw and come in contact with the
moving chain, which could result in serious personal
injury. As a chain saw user, you should take several
steps to keep your cutting jobs free from accident or
injury.
•With a basic understanding of kickback, you can
reduce or eliminate the element of surprise.
Sudden surprise contributes to accidents. Understand
that rotational kickback is preventable by keeping an
unshielded bar nose from touching an object or the
ground.
•Do not operate a chain saw with one hand!
Serious injury to the operator, helpers or bystanders
may result from one-handed operation. For proper
control, always use two hands when operating a chain
saw, one hand which operates the trigger. This can
result in the chain saw “skating” or skidding, which
can result in personal injury due to loss of control.
•Keep a good firm grip on the saw which both hands,
with the right hand on the rear handle and the left
hand on the front handle, when the engine is running.
Use a firm grip with thumbs and fingers enriching the
chain saw handles. A firm grip will help you reduce
kickback and maintain control of the saw. Two hands
must be used to control the saw at all times.
•Do not overreach or cut above chest height.
•Make sure that the area in which you are cutting is
free from obstructions. Do not let the bar nose contact
a log, branch, or any other obstruction which could be
hit while you are operating the saw.
•Cutting at high engine speeds may reduce the
likelihood of kickback. But cutting at part-throttle or low
engine speed may be preferable to control the chain
saw in tight situations and may also reduce the
likelihood of kickback.
•Follow manufacturer’s sharpening and maintenance
instructions for the saw chain.
•Use only replacement guide bars and chains
specified by the manufacturer, or the acceptable
equivalent of these guide bars and chains.
2. KICKBACK SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
WARNING ▲ DANGER
KICKBACK SAFETY PRECAUTION FOR CHAIN
SAW USERS JICKBACK MAY OCCUR WHEN THE
NOSE OR TIP OF THE GUIDE BAR TOUCHES AN
OBJECT OR WHEN THE WOOD CLOSES IN AND
PINCHES THE SAW CHAIN IN THE CUT.
•Tip contact in some case may cause a lightning-fast
reverse reaction, kicking the guide bar up and back
toward the operator (this is called a rotational
kickback).
Pinching the saw chain along the top of the guide bar
may push the guide bar rapidly back toward the
operator (this is called a linear kickback).
•Either or these reactions may cause you to lose
control of the saw and come in contact with the
moving chain, which could result in serious personal
injury. As a chain saw user, you should take several
steps to keep your cutting jobs free from accident or
injury.
•With a basic understanding of kickback, you can
reduce or eliminate the element of surprise.
Sudden surprise contributes to accidents. Understand
that rotational kickback is preventable by keeping an
unshielded bar nose from touching an object or the
ground.
•Do not operate a chain saw with one hand!
Serious injury to the operator, helpers or bystanders
may result from one-handed operation. For proper
control, always use two hands when operating a chain
saw, one hand which operates the trigger. This can
result in the chain saw “skating” or skidding, which
can result in personal injury due to loss of control.
•Keep a good firm grip on the saw which both hands,
with the right hand on the rear handle and the left
hand on the front handle, when the engine is running.
Use a firm grip with thumbs and fingers enriching the
chain saw handles. A firm grip will help you reduce
kickback and maintain control of the saw. Two hands
must be used to control the saw at all times.
•Do not overreach or cut above chest height.
•Make sure that the area in which you are cutting is
free from obstructions. Do not let the bar nose contact
a log, branch, or any other obstruction which could be
hit while you are operating the saw.
•Cutting at high engine speeds may reduce the
likelihood of kickback. But cutting at part-throttle or low
engine speed may be preferable to control the chain
saw in tight situations and may also reduce the
likelihood of kickback.
•Follow manufacturer’s sharpening and maintenance
instructions for the saw chain.
•Use only replacement guide bars and chains
specified by the manufacturer, or the acceptable
equivalent of these guide bars and chains.
5
FUEL
STARTING ENGINE
TRANSPORTATION
WARNING ▲ DANGER
PETROL AND FUEL ARE EXTREMELY
FLAMMABLE. IF SPILLED OR IGNITED BY IGNITION
SOURCE, IT CAN CAUSE FIRE AND SERIOUS
INJURY OR PROPERTY DAMAGE. EXTREME
CAUTION IS REQUIRED, WHEN HANDLING
PETROL OR FUEL.
•Use an appropriate type fuel container.
•Do not smoke or bring flame or sparks near fuel
supplies.
•The fuel tank may be under pressure. Always loosen
the fuel cap and wait for pressure to be equalized
before removing the cap.
•Fill the fuel tank outdoors over bare ground and install
the fuel cap securely. Do not pour fuel indoors.
•Wipe any spilled fuel off the unit.
•Never refuel while the engine is still hot, because a
fuel leak could start a fire.
•Do not store the unit with fuel in its tank, because a
fuel leak could start a fire.
•Bring an extinguisher or shovel in case of fire.
Despite the precautions which can be taken,
operating a chain saw, or just working in the forest,
presents dangers.
•After refueling tighten fuel cap firmly and check for
leakage. In case of fuel leakage repair before starting
operation since there is a danger of fire.
•Move the chain saw at least 3 m from the fueling point
before starting the engine.
•Do not allow other persons to be near the chain saw
when you are starting or cutting with the chain saw.
Keep bystanders and animals out of the work area.
Do not let anyone hold wood for you to cut.
•Do not start cutting until you have a clear work area,
secure footing, and a planned retreat path from the
falling tree.
•Before you start the engine, make sure that the saw
chain is not contacting anything.
•Keep the handles dry, clean, and free of oil or fuel
mixture.
•Operate the chain saw only in well-ventilated areas.
Exhaust gas, oil mist (from chain saw lubrication) or
saw dust saw is harmful to health.
•When transporting your chain saw, use the
appropriate guide bar cover
•Carry the chain saw with the engine stopped, the
guide bar and saw chain to the rear, and the silencer
away from your body.
TRANSPORTATION
• When transporting your chain saw, use the
appropriate guide bar cover.
• Carry the chain saw with the engine stopped,
the guide bar and saw chain to the rear, and
the silencer away from your body.
KICKBACK SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
WARNING DANGER
Kickback may occur when the nose or tip of the
guide bar touches an object or when the wood
closes in and pinches the saw chain in the cut.
• Tip contact in some cases may cause a
lightning-fast reverse reaction, kicking the
guide bar up and back toward the operator
(this is called a rotational kickback). Pinching
the saw chain along the top of the guide bar
may push the guide bar rapidly back toward
the operator (this is called a linear kickback).
• Either or these reactions may cause you to
lose control of the saw and come in contact
with the moving chain, which could result in
serious personal injury. As a chain saw user,
you should take several steps to keep your
cutting jobs free from accident or injury.
• With a basic understanding of kickback,
you can reduce or eliminate the element
of surprise. Sudden surprise contributes
to accidents. Understand that rotational
kickback is preventable by keeping an
unshielded bar nose from touching an object
or the ground.
• Do not operate a chain saw with one hand!
Serious injury to the operator, helpers or
bystanders may result from one-handed
operation. For proper control, always use two
hands when operating a chain saw, one hand
which operates the trigger. This can result
in the chain saw “skating” or skidding, which
can result in personal injury due to loss of
control.
2. KICKBACK SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
WARNING ▲ DANGER
KICKBACK SAFETY PRECAUTION FOR CHAIN
SAW USERS JICKBACK MAY OCCUR WHEN THE
NOSE OR TIP OF THE GUIDE BAR TOUCHES AN
OBJECT OR WHEN THE WOOD CLOSES IN AND
PINCHES THE SAW CHAIN IN THE CUT.
•Tip contact in some case may cause a lightning-fast
reverse reaction, kicking the guide bar up and back
toward the operator (this is called a rotational
kickback).
Pinching the saw chain along the top of the guide bar
may push the guide bar rapidly back toward the
operator (this is called a linear kickback).
•Either or these reactions may cause you to lose
control of the saw and come in contact with the
moving chain, which could result in serious personal
injury. As a chain saw user, you should take several
steps to keep your cutting jobs free from accident or
injury.
•With a basic understanding of kickback, you can
reduce or eliminate the element of surprise.
Sudden surprise contributes to accidents. Understand
that rotational kickback is preventable by keeping an
unshielded bar nose from touching an object or the
ground.
•Do not operate a chain saw with one hand!
Serious injury to the operator, helpers or bystanders
may result from one-handed operation. For proper
control, always use two hands when operating a chain
saw, one hand which operates the trigger. This can
result in the chain saw “skating” or skidding, which
can result in personal injury due to loss of control.
•Keep a good firm grip on the saw which both hands,
with the right hand on the rear handle and the left
hand on the front handle, when the engine is running.
Use a firm grip with thumbs and fingers enriching the
chain saw handles. A firm grip will help you reduce
kickback and maintain control of the saw. Two hands
must be used to control the saw at all times.
•Do not overreach or cut above chest height.
•Make sure that the area in which you are cutting is
free from obstructions. Do not let the bar nose contact
a log, branch, or any other obstruction which could be
hit while you are operating the saw.
•Cutting at high engine speeds may reduce the
likelihood of kickback. But cutting at part-throttle or low
engine speed may be preferable to control the chain
saw in tight situations and may also reduce the
likelihood of kickback.
•Follow manufacturer’s sharpening and maintenance
instructions for the saw chain.
•Use only replacement guide bars and chains
specified by the manufacturer, or the acceptable
equivalent of these guide bars and chains.
•
Keep a good firm grip on the saw with both
hands, the right hand on the rear handle
and the left hand on the front handle, when
the engine is running. Use a firm grip with
thumbs and fingers enriching the chain saw
handles. A firm grip will help you reduce
kickback and maintain control of the saw.
Two hands must be used to control the saw
at all times.
• Do not overreach or cut above chest height.
Make sure that the area in which you are
cutting is free from obstructions. Do not let
the bar nose contact a log, branch, or any
other obstruction which could be hit while you
are operating the saw.
• Cutting at high engine speeds may reduce
the likelihood of kickback. But cutting at
part-throttle or low engine speed may be
preferable to control the chain saw in tight
situations and may also reduce the likelihood
of kickback.
• Follow manufacturer’s sharpening and
maintenance instructions for the saw chain.
• Use only replacement guide bars and
chains specified by the manufacturer, or the
acceptable equivalent of these guide bars
and chains.
2. KICKBACK SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
WARNING ▲ DANGER
KICKBACK SAFETY PRECAUTION FOR CHAIN
SAW USERS JICKBACK MAY OCCUR WHEN THE
NOSE OR TIP OF THE GUIDE BAR TOUCHES AN
OBJECT OR WHEN THE WOOD CLOSES IN AND
PINCHES THE SAW CHAIN IN THE CUT.
•Tip contact in some case may cause a lightning-fast
reverse reaction, kicking the guide bar up and back
toward the operator (this is called a rotational
kickback).
Pinching the saw chain along the top of the guide bar
may push the guide bar rapidly back toward the
operator (this is called a linear kickback).
•Either or these reactions may cause you to lose
control of the saw and come in contact with the
moving chain, which could result in serious personal
injury. As a chain saw user, you should take several
steps to keep your cutting jobs free from accident or
injury.
•With a basic understanding of kickback, you can
reduce or eliminate the element of surprise.
Sudden surprise contributes to accidents. Understand
that rotational kickback is preventable by keeping an
unshielded bar nose from touching an object or the
ground.
•Do not operate a chain saw with one hand!
Serious injury to the operator, helpers or bystanders
may result from one-handed operation. For proper
control, always use two hands when operating a chain
saw, one hand which operates the trigger. This can
result in the chain saw “skating” or skidding, which
can result in personal injury due to loss of control.
•Keep a good firm grip on the saw which both hands,
with the right hand on the rear handle and the left
hand on the front handle, when the engine is running.
Use a firm grip with thumbs and fingers enriching the
chain saw handles. A firm grip will help you reduce
kickback and maintain control of the saw. Two hands
must be used to control the saw at all times.
•Do not overreach or cut above chest height.
•Make sure that the area in which you are cutting is
free from obstructions. Do not let the bar nose contact
a log, branch, or any other obstruction which could be
hit while you are operating the saw.
•Cutting at high engine speeds may reduce the
likelihood of kickback. But cutting at part-throttle or low
engine speed may be preferable to control the chain
saw in tight situations and may also reduce the
likelihood of kickback.
•Follow manufacturer’s sharpening and maintenance
instructions for the saw chain.
•Use only replacement guide bars and chains
specified by the manufacturer, or the acceptable
equivalent of these guide bars and chains.
2. KICKBACK SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
WARNING ▲ DANGER
KICKBACK SAFETY PRECAUTION FOR CHAIN
SAW USERS JICKBACK MAY OCCUR WHEN THE
NOSE OR TIP OF THE GUIDE BAR TOUCHES AN
OBJECT OR WHEN THE WOOD CLOSES IN AND
PINCHES THE SAW CHAIN IN THE CUT.
•Tip contact in some case may cause a lightning-fast
reverse reaction, kicking the guide bar up and back
toward the operator (this is called a rotational
kickback).
Pinching the saw chain along the top of the guide bar
may push the guide bar rapidly back toward the
operator (this is called a linear kickback).
•Either or these reactions may cause you to lose
control of the saw and come in contact with the
moving chain, which could result in serious personal
injury. As a chain saw user, you should take several
steps to keep your cutting jobs free from accident or
injury.
•With a basic understanding of kickback, you can
reduce or eliminate the element of surprise.
Sudden surprise contributes to accidents. Understand
that rotational kickback is preventable by keeping an
unshielded bar nose from touching an object or the
ground.
•Do not operate a chain saw with one hand!
Serious injury to the operator, helpers or bystanders
may result from one-handed operation. For proper
control, always use two hands when operating a chain
saw, one hand which operates the trigger. This can
result in the chain saw “skating” or skidding, which
can result in personal injury due to loss of control.
•Keep a good firm grip on the saw which both hands,
with the right hand on the rear handle and the left
hand on the front handle, when the engine is running.
Use a firm grip with thumbs and fingers enriching the
chain saw handles. A firm grip will help you reduce
kickback and maintain control of the saw. Two hands
must be used to control the saw at all times.
•Do not overreach or cut above chest height.
•Make sure that the area in which you are cutting is
free from obstructions. Do not let the bar nose contact
a log, branch, or any other obstruction which could be
hit while you are operating the saw.
•Cutting at high engine speeds may reduce the
likelihood of kickback. But cutting at part-throttle or low
engine speed may be preferable to control the chain
saw in tight situations and may also reduce the
likelihood of kickback.
•Follow manufacturer’s sharpening and maintenance
instructions for the saw chain.
•Use only replacement guide bars and chains
specified by the manufacturer, or the acceptable
equivalent of these guide bars and chains.
SAFETY RULES & PRECAUTIONS
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