Original instructions
Machine
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s safety equipment
In this section the machine
’s s
afety features and their function are explained. For inspection and maintenance see
instructions under the heading Checking, maintaining and servicing chain saw safety equipment. See instructions
under the heading, know your chain saw, to find where these parts are located on your machine. The life span of
the machine can be reduced and the risk of accidents can increase if machine maintenance is not carried out
correctly and if service and/or repairs are not carried out professionally. If you need further information please
contact your nearest servicing dealer.
WARNING!
Never use a machine with defective safety components. Safety equipment must be inspected and maintained.
See instructions under the heading Checking, maintaining and servicing chain saw safety equipment. If your
machine does not pass all the checks, take the saw to a servicing dealer for repair.
KICKBACK
（
see Fig.3-4
）
WARNING!
Kickback may occur when the moving chain contacts an object at the upper portion of the tip of the guide bar or
when the wood closes in and pinches the saw chain in the cut. Contact at the upper portion of the tip of the guide
bar can cause the chain to dig into the object and stop the chain for an instant. The result is a lightning fast, reverse
reaction which kicks the guide bar up and back toward the operator. If the saw chain is pinched along the top of the
guide bar, the guide bar can be driven rapidly back toward the operator. Either of these reactions can cause loss of
saw control which can result in serious injury. Do not rely exclusively upon the safety devices built into the saw. As a
chain saw user, you should take several steps to keep your cutting jobs free from accident or injury.
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The following precautions should be followed to minimize kickback:
1.Always grip the saw firmly with both hands. Hold the saw firmly with both hands when the unit is running. Place
your right hand on the rear handle and your left hand on the front handle with your thumbs and fingers encircling the
chain saw handles. A firm grip together with a stiff left arm will help you maintain control of the saw if kickback
occurs.
2.Make sure that the area in which you are cutting is free from obstructions. Do not let the nose of the guide
bar contact a log, branch, fence, or any other obstruction that could be hit while you are operating the saw.
3.Always cut with the unit running. Fully squeeze the switch trigger and maintain cutting speed.
4.Use only the replacement guide bars and low kickback chains specified by the manufacturer for the saw.
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With a basic understanding of kickback, you can reduce or eliminate the element of surprise. Sudden
surprise contributes to accidents.
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Keep proper footing and balance at all times.
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Do not cut above shoulder height or overreach when cutting.
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Follow the sharpening and maintenance instructions for the saw chain
Rotational Kickback
Kickback Danger
Zone
Fig.3
Fig.4
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