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uesrepresenta safe"operatingenviron-
mantforthe user.
Do not rely exclusively upon the safety
devices built intoyour saw,
• Either of these reactions may cause
you to lose control of the saw which
could resultin serious injury.
• Pinching the saw chain along the tip
ofthe guide bar may push the guide
bar rapidly back toward the operator.
• Tip contactin some cases may cause
a lightningfast REACTION.kickingthe
guide bar up and back towardoperator.
CKA TABLE
BAR
MODEL _N CKA
36B,_141240 _ 7t-_617 111o
CHAIN BRAKE & CKA ANGLE
WARNING: The effectivenessof a
chainbrake in reducingoperatorinjuries
hes notyat bean fully determined. We
cannot representthat a chain brake isan
effactivesafety deride to preveflt or re-
duce the hazard of injuriesresultingfTom
kickback.DO NOTASSUMETHATTHE
CHAINBRAKEWILLPROTECTYOU INTHE
EVENTOFA K]CI<Z_CK.Instead, use the
saw properlyand carefullyto avoid kick-
back. Reduced Kickbackbars and Low
K_kback chainsreducethe hazard of
kickbackand are recommended. Repairs
on a chainbrake shouldbe made by a
Sears ServiceCenter.Take yourunitto
the place ofpurchase ifpurchesed from
a ServicingCenter,or tothe nearest
Sears Service Center.
WARNING: Computedkickbackangle
(CKA) Ibted on yoursaw and listedin the
CKA table represents angle of
your barand chaincombinationswill
have when tested inaccordance with
C,SA and ANSI standards.When pur-
chasingreplacement barand chain,con-
s_ should be givento the lower
CKA values. LowerCKA values repre-
sent safer angl_ to the user, highervat-
ues indicatemorn angle and higher kick
energies. In all cases lower CKA values
represente saferoperatingenvironment
forthe 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) listed
inthismanual. Use ofbarand chain com-
binations other than those listed is not
recommended and may not meet the
OKA requirements per standard.
REDUCE THE CHANCE OF
KICKBACK I
The following pr_ should be fct-
lowedto rninirnizeIdckbeck:
• Grip saw firmly. Holdchainsaw firmly
withboth hands when motorisrunning.
Use a fin-ngrip with thumbs and _ers
encirclingchainsaw handles.
• Do not over reanh.
• Keep proper footing and balance at
all times.
• Don't let the nose of the guide bar
contact e log, branch, ground or other
obstruction.
Don't cut above shoulder height.
Use devices such as low kickback
chain, guide bar nose _uards, 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 Plnch-KJekba_:
• Be extremely aware of situations or
obstructionsthat can cause matefiat
to pinch the top of or otherwise stop
the chain.
: _°Onct cutre°re than °ne I°g at a time'
nottwist the sew as the bar is
withdrawnfToman undercut when
bucking.
Avoid Pull-In:
• Always begin cuttingwith the sawat
fullspeed and the saw housing
against wood.
• Use wedges made of plastic or wood,
Never use met_ to hold the cut open.
MAINTAIN CONTROL:
The followingprecautions should be fol-
lowed to minimize kickback.
• A good, firm gripon the sew with both
hands will help you maintain control.
Don't let go. Gripthe rear handle with
your righthand whether you ere right
or left handed.
• Wrap the fingers of your left hand
over and around the fiont handlebar,
and your left thumb under the front
handlebar.
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