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Preparation
Kickback
Warning:
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 lightning-fast reverse reaction, i.e.
kicking the guide bar up and back towards the operator; or pinching the saw
chain along the top of the guide bar, which 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.
Kickback safety devices on this saw
This saw has a low-kickback chain and reduced kickback guide bar. Both items
reduce the chance of kickback, but kickback can still occur with this saw.
Properly install the front hand guard. This item can reduce injures from
kickback. Do not remove the front hand guard; do not replace the front hand
guard with a substitute.
The following steps will reduce the risk of kickback:
- Use both hands to grip the saw while it is running. Use a firm grip. Thumbs
and fingers must wrap around the saw handles.
- Keep all safety items in place on the saw and make sure they work properly.
- Do not overreach or cut above shoulder height.
- Keep solid footing and balance at all times.
- Stand slightly to the left side of the saw. This keeps your body from being in
direct line with chain.
- Do not let the guide bar nose touch anything when the chain is moving.
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