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SAFETY
REDUCING KICKBACK
Kickback can occur when the tip of the guide bar
touches an object or when the wood closes in and
pinches the saw chain inside of the cut. Tip contact can
kick the guide bar up and back towards the operator.
WARNING — The danger of a kickback is greatest
when attempting to cut near or with the
guide bar tip. Always apply the saw as
flatly as possible in order avoid a loss of
control during operation.
Pinching the saw chain along the top of the guide bar can
push the bar rapidly towards the operator. Either of these
reactions may cause a loss in control of the saw, increasing
the chances of serious personal injury. Do not rely on the
safety devices built into the saw.
Kickback is the result of tool misuse and/or incorrect
operating procedures. These conditions can be minimized
with the following steps:
1.
Maintain a firm grip, with thumbs and fingers encircling
the pole saw handles. Both hands should be on the saw
with your body and arms in a position to resist
kickback forces.
2.
Do not overreach and keep the work area free from
obstructions.
3.
Only use replacement bars and chains specified by
Senix. Replace dull blades as necessary.
4.
Do not let the tip of the guide bar contact any surfaces.
5.
Keep proper tension on the blade at all times. Check the
tension at regular intervals. Remove the battery from the
tool before making any adjustments to the blade or
the tool.
6.
Cuts should only take place while the chain is moving
at full speed. Do not turn the saw ON or OFF in the
middle of a cut. Use extreme caution when re-entering a
previous cut.
7.
Cut one branch at a time. Do not attempt plunge or bore
cuts. Watch for shifting logs or other external forces that
could close a cut and pinch the chain.
8.
Make a precut on the opposite side of the log to avoid
the blade from being pinched during operation as
another safeguard against kickback.
SAWING TECHNIQUES
WARNING — When removing branches, hold the
pole saw at an angle ranging from 0 to
60° in order to avoid being struck by a
falling branch. The saw should never be
operated directly above head.
Saw off the lower branches on the tree first. By doing so, it
is easier for the cut branches to fall to the ground.
• At the end of the cut, the weight of the saw suddenly
increases for the user since it is no longer being
supported by a branch. There is a risk of losing control
of the saw, so make sure to stay alert during the entire
sawing operation.
• Only pull the saw out of a cut while the saw is running.
By doing so, you prevent the chain from jamming in
the wood.
• Do not saw with the tip of the guide bar. Do not saw
into the branch formations (where the tree branches
outwards). This will impede the tree’s ability to heal.
•
For sawing off smaller branches, place the stop face
of the saw on the branch. This prevents unwanted
movements of the saw at the beginning of the cut. While
applying light pressure, guide the saw through the
branch from top to bottom.
•
For sawing off larger branches, first make a relief cut.
Saw through 1/3 of the branch diameter from the bottom
to top using the top side of the guide bar. Then saw from
top to bottom for the other 2/3 using the bottom side of
the guide bar. Saw off longer branches in sections in
order to maintain control over the location of impact.
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