Yardworks 054-5703-0, Instruction Manual

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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 and a stiff left arm will help you maintain control of the saw if kickback
occurs.
2. Make su re that the area in which you are cutting is free of obstructions. Do not let
the nose of t he guide bar contact a log, branch, fence, or any other obstruction that
could be hit while you are operating the saw.
3. Always c ut with the unit running. Fully squeeze the trigger switch 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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sharpening and maintenance instructions for the saw chain.
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to dig into the object and stop the chain for an instant. The result is a lightning fast
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KICKBACK (See Figures 1 - 2.)
KICKBACK
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KICKBACK
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