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4. For safe operation
16. Operate the chain saw only in well
ventilated areas. Never start or run the
engine inside a closed room or building.
Exhaust fumes contain dangerous
carbon monoxide.
17. Do not operate a chain saw in a tree
unless specially trained to do so.
18. Guard against kickback. Kickback is the
upward motion of the guide bar which
occurs when the saw chain at the nose
of the guide bar contacts an object.
Kickback can lead to dangerous loss of
control of the chain saw.
19. When transporting your chain saw, make
sure the appropriate guide bar scabbard
is in place.
20. This chain saw is equipped with a spark
arrester built-in muffler. Periodically
check the arrester to keep it in good
order.
KICKBACK SAFETY PRECAUTIONS FOR
CHAIN SAW USERS
– WARNING –
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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 a lightning fast reverse reaction, kicking the guide bar up and back towards the
operator. Pinching the saw chain along the top of the guide bar 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 personal injury.
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Do not rely exclusively on the safety devices built into your saw. As a chain saw user you
should take several steps to keep cutting jobs free from accident or injury.
(1) With a basic understanding of kickback you can reduce or eliminate the element of
surprise. Sudden surprise contributes to accidents.
(2) Keep a good grip on the saw with both hands, the right hand on the rear handle, and
the left hand on the front handle, when the engine is running. Use a firm grip with
thumbs and fingers encircling the chain saw handles. A firm grip will help you reduce
kickback and maintain control of the saw. Don’t let go.
(3) Make certain that the area in which you’re cutting is free from obstructions. Do not let
the nose of the guide bar contact a log, branch, or any other obstruction which could
be hit while you are operating the saw.
(4) Cut at high engine speeds.
(5) Do not overreach or cut above shoulder height.
(6) Follow manufacturers sharpening and maintenance instructions for saw chain.
(7) Only use replacement bars and chains specified by the manufacturer or the
equivalent.
