SAFETY
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SAFETY
Rules For Safe Operation
Kickback Safety Precautions for Chain Saw Users
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.
The optional Kick Guard
TM
device is
not installed on the guide bar when
you purchase your chain saw. The
optional Kick Guard
TM
can be used in
a majority of cutting operations, and is
especially recommended for
beginners, homeowners, or chain saw
novices. Most cutting operations can
be accomplished with the optional
Kick Guard
TM
in place.
Do not rely exclusively upon the safety devices built into your saw. As a
chain saw user, you should take several steps to keep your 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.
Rotational kickback
Rotational kickback
Chain moving downward at impact
Kickback Danger Zone