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in the opposite direction, sending the saw straight
back toward the operator.
Pull-In can happen when the moving chain on the
bottom of the guide bar hits a foreign object inside
the wood. This can cause the chain to suddenly
stop. The saw is then pulled forward and away from
the operator, which could potentially result in the
loss of control of the saw.
KICKBACK SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
DO NOT over reach.
DO NOT cut above shoulder height.
DO NOT make cuts with the tip of the guide bar
(Fig. 1).
DO NOT let the tip of the guide bar contact any
object, such as a log, branch, ground or other
obstruction. Remove or avoid any obstructions that
might impact the tip of the guide bar while cutting
(Fig. 3).
DO NOT cut more than one log or branch at a time.
DO NOT twist the saw when removing the guide bar
from an undercut while bucking.
DO NOT operate the unit with one hand! Serious
injury to the operator, helpers or bystanders may
result from one-handed operation. This unit is intended for two-handed use. Always
on the front handle and the right hand on the rear handle. Use a firm grip with
the unit and reduce kickback.
DO NOT install a bow guide on this unit. Bow guides have a larger kickback zone,
which increases the chance of kickback and serious injury. This increased risk is
this unit is extremely dangerous. Never start the saw when the guide bar is inside an
existing cut. Be extremely careful when re-entering a cut.
Keep proper footing and balance at all times.
Always begin a cut with the engine running at full speed. Fully squeeze the throttle
control trigger and maintain a steady cutting speed. Slower speeds increase the
Watch for shifting logs, branches, or other objects that might pinch, or fall onto the
chain while cutting.
If using wedges, only use wedges made of plastic or wood. Do not use metal to
hold a cut open.
Fig. 1
Fig. 2
Fig. 3
ADDITIONAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR
PETROL CHAINSAW (Cont.)
not significantly reduced by using a low kickback saw chain. Using a bow guide on
