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direction of the chain rotation. The pruner is driven straight back toward the operator.
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REDUCE THE CHANCE OF
KICKBACK
SRecognize that kickback can happen. With
a basic understanding of kickback, you can reduce the element of surprise which con- tributes to accidents.
SNever let the moving chain contact any ob- ject at the tip of the guide bar.
SKeep the working area free from obstructions such as other trees, branches, rocks, stumps, etc. Eliminate or avoid any obstruction that your chain could hit while you are cutting. When cutting a branch, do not let the guide
bar contact branch or other objects around it. S Keep your chain sharp and properly ten- sioned. A loose or dull chain can increase the chance of kickback occurring. Follow manufacturer’s chain sharpening and maintenance instructions. Check tension at regular intervals, but never with the motor running. Make sure the bar clamp nut is se- curely tightened after tensioning the chain.
SBegin and continue cutting at full speed. If the chain is moving at a slower speed, there
is greater chance of kickback occurring.
SCut one branch at a time.
SUse extreme caution when
previous cut.
SDo not attempt cuts starting with the tip of the bar (plunge cuts).
SWatch for shifting of wood or other forces that could close a cut and pinch or fall into chain.
SUse the
MAINTAIN CONTROL
SKeep a good, firm grip on the pruner with both hands when the unit is running and don’t let go. A firm grip will help you reduce kickback and maintain control. Keep the fingers of your left hand encircling and your left thumb under the assist handle. Keep your right hand com- pletely around the trigger handle whether your
are right handed or left handed.
SStand with your weight evenly balanced on both feet.
SStand slightly to the left side of the pruner to keep your body from being in a direct line with the cutting chain.
KICKBACK SAFETY FEATURES
WARNING: The following features are included on your pruner to help reduce the hazard of kickback; however, such features will not totally eliminate this danger. As a pruner user, do not rely only on safety de- vices. You must follow all safety precautions, instructions, and maintenance in this manual to help avoid kickback and other forces which can result in serious injury.
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the kickback danger zone on the bar tip.
Reduced Kickback Symmetrical Guide Bar
Small Radius Tip
Symmetrical Guide Bar
Large Radius Tip
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has met kickback performance requirements when tested on the representative sample of the chain saws specified in ANSI B175.1.
Contoured Depth Gauge
Elongated Guard Link
| Deflects | |
| kickback force | |
and allows wood | ||
to gradually ride | ||
Chain | ||
into cutter | ||
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| Can Obstruct Material |
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MAINTAIN YOUR UNIT IN GOOD WORKING ORDER
SHave all service performed by a qualified service dealer with the exception of the
items listed in the maintenance section of this manual.
S Maintain unit according to recommended procedures.
SMake certain the chain stops moving when trigger switch is released.
SNever modify your unit in any way.
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