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Saw Maintenance and Kickback Safety
Follow maintenance instructions in this manual. Proper cleaning
of saw and chain and guide bar maintenance can reduce chances
of kickback. Inspect and maintain saw after each use. This will
increase the service life of your saw.
Note:
Even with proper
sharpening, risk of kickback can increase with each sharpening.
PUSHBACK AND PULL-IN
Cause Of Pushback and Pull-In
Pushback may occur while cutting with top of guide bar. Pushback
will force saw back towards you. Pull-in may occur while cutting
with bottom of guide bar. Pull-in will force saw in towards wood
you are cutting. These hazards can occur if chain is pinched,
caught, or contacts a non-wood object.
The following steps will reduce the risk of pushback or pull-in:
• Use both hands to grip saw while saw is running. Use firm
grip. Thumbs and fingers must wrap around saw handles.
• Do not overreach or cut above shoulder height.
• Keep solid footing and balance.
• Stand slightly to left side of saw. This keeps your body from
being in direct line with chain.
• Have saw running at full speed before starting a cut.
• When cutting, make sure spike of saw is against wood (pull-
in only). See
Product Identification
, page 5, to locate spike.
• Never try cutting through two logs at same time. Only cut one
log at a time.
• Watch for shifting of log or other forces that may pinch
chain.
• Use extreme caution when re-entering a previous cut.
• Do not twist saw when removing guide bar from undercut.
• Use wedges made of plastic, wood, or light alloy (never steel or
iron) to hold cut open.
CHAIN SAW OPERATION
1.
Stay alert. Use common sense while operating chain saw.
2.
Keep work area clean. Cluttered areas invite injuries.
3.
Be aware of extension cord while operating chain saw. Be
careful not to trip over cord.
4.
Keep children, animals, and bystanders away from chain
saw and extension cord. Only chain saw user should be in
work area.
5.
Do not cut down a tree unless you are trained or have expert
help.
6.
If two or more persons perform bucking and felling opera-
tions at the same time, provide plenty of distance between
operations. Provide distance of at least twice the height of
tree being felled.
7.
Secure wood you are cutting by using clamps or chocks.
8.
Grip chain saw firmly with both hands. Never operate chain
saw with one hand. Never use hand guard as handle.
9.
Keep finger off trigger until ready to make cut.
WARNING
Avoid pushback and pull-in. These hazards can
cause you to lose control of chain saw. Pushback
or pull-in can cause severe injury.
SAFETY WARNINGS
Continued
10. Before starting chain saw, make sure chain is not touching
anything.
11. Avoid body contact with grounded objects such as pipes,
wire fences, and metal posts.
12. Keep all parts of body away from chain when saw is running.
13. Do not force chain saw while cutting. Apply light pressure.
14. Cut small brush and saplings with extreme care. Slender
material may catch in chain and be whipped toward you.
This could also pull you off balance.
15. When cutting limb or tree trunk that is under tension, use
extreme caution. Be alert for wood springing back. When
wood tension is released, limb could spring back and strike
operator causing severe injury or death.
16. Do not activate the chain brake to stop saw. Always release
trigger to stop saw.
17. Carry chain saw from one place to another
• with chain saw unplugged
• by holding front handle (never use front hand guard as
handle)
• with finger off trigger
• with guide bar and chain to rear
• with scabbard in place
MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE OF CHAIN SAW
1.
Unplug chain saw from power source
• when not in use
• before moving from one place to another
• before servicing
• before changing accessories or attachments
2.
Inspect chain saw before and after each use. Check saw
closely if guard or other part has been damaged. Check for
any damage that may affect operator safety or operation of
saw. Check for alignment or binding of moving parts. Check
that switch turns motor on and off. Check chain brake.
Check for broken or damaged parts. Do not use chain saw if
damage affects safety or operation. Have damage repaired
by authorized service person.
3.
Maintain chain saw with care.
• Never expose saw to rain.
• Keep chain sharp, clean, and lubricated.
• Follow steps outlined in this manual to sharpen chain.
• Keep handles dry, clean, and free of oil.
• Keep all screws and nuts tight.
• Inspect power cord often. If damaged, have repaired by
authorized service person.
• Never carry chain saw by power cord.
• Never yank power cord to unplug it.
• Keep power cord from heat, oil, and sharp edges.
• Inspect extension cords often and replace if damaged.
4.
When servicing, use only identical replacement parts.
5.
Always store chain saw
• in a high or locked place, out of children’s reach
• in a dry place
• in a carrying case or with scabbard over guide bar
Keep this manual for reference. It is your guide to safe and proper
operation of this chain saw.