20
Safe Operation" section it is recommended to
first practice sawing easy logs. This also helps
you get accustomed to your unit.
Always follow the safety regulations. The chain
saw must only be used for cutting wood. It is
forbidden to cut other types of material.
Vibrations and kickback vary with different
materials and the requirements of the safety
regulations would not be respected. Do not use
the chain saw as a lever for lifting, moving or
splitting objects. Do not lock it over fixed stands.
It is forbidden to hitch tools or applications to the
P.t.o. that are not specified by the manufacturer.
It is not necessary to force the saw into the cut.
Apply only light pressure while running the
engine at full throttle.
Racing the engine with the chain seized in a
cutaway can damage the clutch system. When
the saw chain is caught in the cut, do not attempt
to pull it out by force, but use a wedge or a lever
to open the cut.
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Guard against kickback
This saw is also equipped with a chain brake that
will stop the chain in the event of kickback if
operating properly. You must check the chain
7.
Sawing
brake operation before each usage by running
the saw at full throttle for 1 or 2 seconds and
pushing the front hand guard forward. The chain
should stop immediately with the engine at full
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