5. For safe operation
■KICKBACK AND PINCHING SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Beware of kickback!
Kickback can occur whenever the tip of the guide bar touches an object while the saw is operating. Kickback may force the bar up and back toward the operator with
Beware of pinching.
Pinching the saw along the tip of the guide bar may force the bar back rapidly toward the operator. Pinching can occur whenever wood closes in around the moving chain.
WARNING
Both kickback and pinching may cause you to lose control of the pole pruner which could result in serious personal injury. Do not rely exclusively on the safety device built into the pruner! You must take several steps to keep your jobs free from accident or injury:
1.Understand kickback and pinching! You can reduce or eliminate the element of surprise. Sudden surprises contributes to accidents.
2.Keep a firm grip on the pole pruner with both hands whenever the engine is running. A firm grip will help you reduce the affects of kickback and pinching as well as maintain control of the machine.
3.Make sure the area in which you are cutting is free from obstructions. Do not let the nose of the guide bar contact a log, branch, or any other obstructions which could be hit while you operation the pole pruner.
4.Cut at high engine speeds.
5.Follow the manufacturer's instructions for sharpening and maintaining the chain.
6.Use only the replacement bar and chain or equivalent as specified by the manufacturer.
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