Chain Saws
Greenlee / A Textron Company
4455 Boeing Dr. • Rockford, IL 61109-2988 USA • 815-397-7070
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Chain Saw Basics
(cont’d)
Preventing Pull-In, Push-Back and Kickback
The chain/bar combination and shroud are intended to
prevent or reduce the likelihood and severity of kick-
back. Verify that these items are in good working order
(chain is sharp and properly tensioned, shroud is not
damaged, etc.) to get the maximum benefit from these
features. If worn or damaged, replace these items with
Fairmont replacement parts.
General Tips:
Maintain the saw properly. Verify that the blade is
sharp and has been properly tensioned.
Do not allow the guide bar tip to contact anything.
Do not over-reach.
Do not use the saw above shoulder height.
Cut only one limb, branch, or log at a time.
Be aware that small-diameter limbs or branches
are more likely to catch the blade, causing pull-in
or kickback.
Figure 6
Verify that the chain is sharp
and properly tensioned.
Do not allow the
guide bar tip to
contact anything.
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Cutting Procedure:
Hold the chain saw securely with both hands and
maintain a firm, secure grip.
Bring the chain saw to full rpm before starting the cut.
Maintain full rpm until the cut is completely finished.
Press spike rack against the limb or trunk.
Apply a moderate amount of downward force to the
saw.
Cut straight through. Do not twist the saw during the
cut.
Be alert for the limb to shift, which may pinch the saw
in the cut.
Be alert for a limb or branch under tension to spring
back when the cut is complete and the tension is
released.
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Figure 7 – Cutting Procedure
Apply a moderate
amount of
downward force.
Bring chain to full rpm.
Maintain full rpm until
the cut is finished.
Hold saw securely
with both hands.
Press the spike rack
against the limb or trunk.
