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by! Always be alert because rotational
kickback and pinch kickback are major
product operational dangers and the
leading cause of most accidents!
Kickback may occur if the nose or tip of
the guide bar touches an object, or if wood
pinches the saw chain in the cut. In some
cases, contact with the tip of the guide
bar may cause a lightning-fast reverse
reaction, kicking the guide bar up and back
toward the operator.
Pinching the saw chain along the bottom of
the guide bar may pull the product forward
away from the operator (“skating”).
Pinching the saw chain along the top of the
guide bar may push the guide bar rapidly
back toward the operator (“bouncing”).
Any of these reactions may cause losing
control of the product, which could result
in serious personal injury or even death.
With a basic understanding of ‘kickback’,
the element of surprise can be reduced or
eliminated. Sudden surprise contributes to
the majority of accidents. Keep a good firm
grip on the product with both hands, the
right hand on the rear handle and the left
hand on the front handle, when the engine
is running. Maintain a firm grip with your
thumbs and fingers encircling the handles.
A firm grip will help you reduce ‘kickback’
and maintain control of the product. You
should carefully read all safety warnings
and user instructions before attempting to
operate this product.
1. Saw with guide bar at a flat angle.
2. Never work with a loose, widely
stretched or the heavily worn out chain.
3. Ensure chain is sharpened correctly.
4. Never saw above shoulder height.
5. Never work with the tip of the guide
bar.
6. Always hold the product firmly with
both hands.
7. Always use a low kickback chain.
8. Apply the metal gripping teeth for
leverage.
9. Ensure correct chain tension.
10. Only cut with the engine at high
speeds.
11. Do not let the nose of the guide bar
contact a log, branch, or any other
obstruction which could be hit while
you are operating the product.
12. Follow manufacturer’s sharpening and
maintenance instructions for the saw
chain.
13. Only use replacement guide bars
and saw chains specified by
the manufacturer or equivalent
replacements.
Most ‘kickback’ accidents happen during
limbing! Pay close attention to the position
of the ‘kickback’ zone of the bar when
you are ‘limbing’ branches that are under
tension.
To reduce the impact of noise and vibration
emission, limit the time of operation.
Take the following points into account to
minimize the vibration and noise exposure
risks:
1. Only use the product as intended by its
design and these instructions.
2. Ensure that the product is in good
condition and well maintained.
3. Use the correct bar and chain for the
product.
4. Keep tight grip on the handles/gripping
surface.
5. Maintain this product in accordance
with these instructions and keep it well
lubricated.
6. Plan your work schedule to spread any
high vibration tool use across a longer
period of time.
7. Prolonged use of the product exposes
the user to vibrations that can cause a
range of conditions collectively known
as hand-arm vibration syndrome
(HAVS) e.g. fingers going white; as well
as specific diseases such as carpal
tunnel syndrome.
• To reduce this risk when using the
product, always wear protective gloves
and keep your hands warm.
• The symptoms of HAVS include any
combination of the following: Tingling
and numbness in the fingers; Not being
able to feel things properly; Loss of
strength in the hands; Fingers going
white (blanching) and becoming red
and painful on recovery (particularly in
the cold and wet, and probably only in
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