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PREPARE
Caution! Never starve the bar and chain of
lubrication oil. Running the saw dry or with too little
oil will decrease cutting efficiency, shorten chain
saw life, and cause rapid during of the chain and
excessive wear of the bar from overheating. Too little
is evidenced by smoke or bar discoloration.
> Kickback.
Kickback is the sudden backward/upward motion
of the chain saw, occurring when the chain (at the
tip of the chain bar) comes in contact with a log or
wood, or when the chain becomes jammed. When
kickback occurs the chain saw reacts unpredictably
and can cause severe injuries to the operator or
bystanders. Particular attention must be given when
sawing sideward, slanted or during length cuts, as
the spiked bumper usually can not be applied.
To avoid kickback:
> Saw with guide bar at a flat angle;
> Never work with a loose, widely stretched or the
heavily worn out chain;
> Ensure chain is sharpened correctly;
> Never saw above shoulder height;
> Never work with the tip of the guide bar;
> Always hold the chain saw firmly with both hands;
> Always use a low kickback chain;
> Apply the metal gripping teeth for leverage;
> Ensure correct chain tension;
Hold the machine
Always hold the chain saw firmly with both hands.
Front grip with the left hand and rear grip with the
right hand. Fully grip both handles at all times during
operation. Never operate chain saw using only one
hand. Ensure power cord is located to the rear, away
from the chain and wood and so positioned that it will
