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> When kickback occurs the machine reacts unpredictably and can cause severe
injuries to the operator or bystanders.
> With a basic understanding of “kickback”, the element of surprise can be reduced
or eliminated. Sudden surprise contributes to the majority of accidents.
> You should read all the safety warnings and user instructions carefully before
attempting to operate this machine.
To avoid kickback:
> Never work with a loose, widely stretched or heavily worn chain.
> Always use a low kickback chain.
> Ensure correct chain tension.
> Only use replacement bars and chains specified in this handbook.
> Follow the sharpening and maintenance instructions for the saw chain. Decreasing
the depth gauge height can lead to increased kickback.
> Never work with the tip of the guide bar.
> Saw with the guide bar at a flat angle.
> Always hold the machine firmly with both hands.
Pruning
> Always hold the machine firmly with both hands on the front handle (A14) and rear
handle (A9). Never operate this machine using only one hand (Fig. 40).
> Maintain a firm grip with your thumbs and fingers encircling the handles. A firm grip
will help you reduce ‘kickback’ and maintain control of the machine.
> Always hold the machine at an angle of not more than 60° from the horizontal level.
Otherwise safe operation is not possible (Fig. 41).
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40
41
> Never stand directly under the branches being cut. Objects may fall different than
expected. Always position yourself out of the path of falling branches (Fig. 42).
> Keep other persons away from cutting end of machine and at a safe distance from
the work area. Maintain a minimum distance of 15 m to bystanders (Fig. 43).
Operation
