● Keep all body parts away from the chain when the chainsaw is operating. Before you start the chainsaw,
make sure the chain is not in contact with anything. A moment of inattention while operating this chainsaw
may cause entanglement of your clothing or body with the chain.
● Always hold the chainsaw with your right hand on the rear handle and your left hand on the front handle.
Holding the chainsaw with a reversed hand configuration increases the risk of personal injury and should
never be done.
● Hold the power tool by the insulated gripping surfaces only, as the saw chain may contact hidden wiring or its
own cord. Saw chains contacting a "live" wire may make exposed metal parts of the power tool "live" and
could give the operator an electric shock.
● Wear safety glasses and hearing protection devices. Further protective equipment for head, hands, legs, and
feet is also recommended. Adequate protective clothing will reduce personal injury from flying debris or
accidental contact with the saw chain.
● Do not operate a chainsaw in a tree. Operation of a chainsaw while in a tree may result in personal injury.
● Always keep proper footing and operate the chainsaw only when standing on a fixed, secure, level surface.
Slippery or unstable surfaces such as ladders may cause a loss of balance or control of the chainsaw.
● When cutting a limb that is under tension, be alert for spring back. When the tension in the wood fibers is
released, the spring-loaded limb may strike the operator and/or throw the chainsaw out of control.
● Use extreme caution when cutting brush and saplings. The slender material may catch the saw chain and be
whipped toward you or pull you off balance.
● Carry the chainsaw by the front handle with the chainsaw switched off and away from your body. When
transporting or storing the chainsaw, always attach the guide bar cover. Proper handling of the chainsaw will
reduce the likelihood of accidental contact with the moving chainsaw.
● Follow instructions for lubricating, chain tensioning, and changing accessories. An improperly tensioned or
lubricated chain may either break or increase the chance of kickback.
● Keep handles dry, clean, and free from oil and grease Greasy, oily handles are slippery and can cause loss
of control.
● Cut wood only. Do not use the chainsaw for purposes not intended. For example: do not use this chainsaw
for cutting plastic, masonry, or non-wood building materials. Use of the chainsaw for operations different than
intended could result in a hazardous situation.
● Before starting the device, you must ensure that the chain is free of debris.
● Always cut at full motor power and keep the speed constant.
● 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 sudden 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. Do not rely exclusively upon the safety devices built into your saw.
● As a chainsaw user, you should take several steps to keep your cutting jobs free from accident or injury.
● Kickback is the result of tool misuse and/or incorrect operating procedures or conditions, and can be avoided
by taking the proper precautions given below
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-Maintain a firm grip, with thumbs and fingers encircling the chainsaw handles, with both hands on the saw
Position your body and arm to allow you to resist kickback forces. Kickback forces can be controlled by the
operator if proper precautions are taken. Do not let go of the chainsaw.
GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
05
Chainsaw Safety Warnings
Causes and Operator Prevention of Kickback
