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ues represent a safer operating environ-
merit for the user.
Do not rely exclusively upon the safety
devices built into your saw.
• Either of these reactions may cause
you to lose control of the saw which
coul.d result in sedous, ih_lry. -"....
• _,incning the saw cnaJn along the tip
* of the guide bar may push the guide
bar rapidly back toward the operator.
-, "lip cohtact in some cases may cause
a lightningfast REACTION, kicking the
guide bar up and bsck toward operator.
CKA TABLE
BAR CHAIN
MODEL P/N _ P/N CK/=
358341140 71-36366 16" 71-36_1 2_'
CHAIN BRAK]E & CKA ANGLE
WARNING: The effectiveness of a
chain brake in reducing operator injuries
has not yetbeen fully determined. We
cannot represent that a chain brske is an
effectivesafe_ device to preventor re-
duce the hazard of injurias resulting from
kJc_ DO NOT ASSUME THAT THE
CHAIN BRAKE WILL PROTECT YOU IN THE
EVENT OF A KICKBACK..Instead, use the
saw properly and carefully to avoid Idck-
back. Reduced KT_kbackbars and Low
l_]ddoackchainsreducethe hazardof
Idcld:_ck and are recommended. Repairs
on a chain brake should be roads by a
Sears Service Center. Take your unit to
theplaceofpurchaesifpurchesedfrom
a Servicing Center, or to the nearest
SearsServiceCenter.
WARNING:Computedkickbackangle
(CKA) listsd on your saw and rstsd in the
CKAtabisrepresents_ of
yourbar _d d'minocrabinatkmswUl
havewhen teetedin_xx_:lancewiLh
CSA ar_SI standards. When pur.
chasingrel_ceme_barandch_r_coo-
siders_onsshouldbegivanTott_elower
CKAvalues.LowerCKAvaluesrepre-
sentsaferang|estotheuser,.".hig.her_-
uas"_r_te..moroangleandhigherkick
. enengles.In all cases lower CKA valuss
_,ant a sa_ opera_ an_onmant
for the user.
The guide bar and chain combination(s)
shown in the CKA Table meet kickback
requirements of CSA Z62.1, Z62.3, &
ANSI B175.1 when used on saw(s) Ibtod
in this manual. Usa of barand chain com-
binaflor_o"ther than those listed is not
recommended and may not meet the
CKArequirementsperstandard.
REDUCE THE CHANCE OF
KICKBACK
The following presauliom dlould be fal-
lowed to minimize Idckback:
. • Grip saw firmly. Hold chain saw finnly
withbothhandswhenmotorisrunning.
Usa a firm grip with thumbs and fingers
encirclingchain saw handles.
• Do not over reach.
• Keep proper footing and baiance at
all times.
• Don't let the nose of the guide bar
contact a log, branch, ground or other
obstruction.
Don't cut above shoulder height.
Use devices such as low Id_ck
chain, guide bar nose guards, chain
brakes, and special guide bars that
reduce the risks associated with kick-
back.
• Only use replacement bars and
chains specified by the manufacturer
or the equivalent.
Avoid Pinoh-Kickback:
• Be extremely aware of situations or
obstructions that can cause material
to pinch the top of or otherwise stop
the chain.
• Do notcutmorethanone logat a time.
Do nottwistthe saw asthe bar is
withdrawn from an undercut when
bucking.
Avoid Putl-ln:
• Always begin cutting with the saw at
full speed and the saw housing
againstwood.
• Usewedgesmadeofplasticorwood.
Never use metal to holdthe cut open.
MAINTAIN CONTROL:
The followingprecautionsshould be fol-
lowedto minimizeIdckback.
• A good,firm griponthe saw withboth
hands willhelpyou maintaincontrol.
Don'tlet go. Gripthe rear handlewith
your righthandwhether you are right
or left handed.
• Wrap the fingersofyour lefthand
over and around the fronthandlebar,
and your leftthumb underthe front
handlebar.
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