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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
KICKBACK
WARNING!
Kickback may occur when the tip of the chainsaw touches an
object, or when the wood closes in and pinches the chain. Tip
contact in some cases may cause a fast reverse action, kicking the
guide bar rapidly 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 injury to the
user.
T
he following precautions should be taken to avoid kickback.
1
Grip the chain saw firmly with both hands when the motor is running.
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.
2
Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at all times.
3
Do not let the tip of the guide bar come into contact a log or branch, the
ground or any other obstruction.
4
Do not cut above shoulder height.
5
Use only replacement bars and chains available from your CLARKE dealer
6
Avoid cutting operations whereby the wood being cut can clog the saw
blade.
7
Check that there are no foreign objects (metal, cement or other hard
material) in the cutting path.
8
Do not attempt to cut with a loose or blunt chain.
9
Take care when you insert the chain saw into a previous cut. This could
cause kickback.
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When it is not possible to use a sawhorse, follow the procedure below:
WARNING!
Make sure that the area is clear of debris, people and animals
before cutting.
1.
When the trunk is supported along the entire length, cut from the top
taking care to avoid cutting into the ground.
2.
When a fallen trunk is not evenly supported along its length, avoid cuts
where, due to the trunk bowing inwards, the trunk will pinch the bar and
chain.
3.
Make notch cuts to prevent the trunk closing in on the bar and chain.
WARNING!
Always take care and be aware of how the trunk and cut off pieces
may fall/move when the cut is made.
CUTTING INSTRUCTIONS
