Jonsered 2116 EL Avoiding kickbacks, Proper working techniques, Avoid these situations

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General Working Instructions

Avoiding kickbacks

Following the guidelines listed below will help avoid kickbacks:

•Use proper working techniques.

• Do not engage the kickback danger zone.

• Maintain a proper grip.

• Avoid unsafe and off-balance working positions.

•Cut at high chain speed.

•Keep workpiece secure.

•Make sure work area is free of obstructions.

•Stay alert.

Proper working techniques

The only way to avoid kickbacks and other common hazards associated with chain saws is by using the proper working techniques.

Avoid these situations:

Do not engage the kickback danger zone when cutting.

A kickback can only occur when the kickback danger zone on the tip of the bar is in contact with something, so kickbacks may be avoided entirely by not cutting with that part.

Ensure that the work area is free from obstructions. Do not let the nose of the guide bar come into contact with logs, branches or other objects which are often in close proximity to the cut.

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Contents 2116 EL Index Before using your new electric chain sawSafety symbols MAX Explanation of SymbolsKickback safety features Safety PrecautionsSafety precautions for electric chain saw users Kickback safety precautionsContact your Authorized Service Dealer Other Safety PrecautionsDouble insulation Safety Precautions for Electric ToolsPower supply and extention cable General Safety Precautions General SafetyCommon Sense IntroductionElectric Chain Saw Operator Clothing Personal EquipmentThrown Objects Your conditionProtective Pants or Chaps BootsComplete Protective Helmet Heavy Duty GlovesUser Explanation Technical specificationsChain oil Mounting guide bar and chainChain oil To stop Before each useStart and stop Starting upInertia activation Chain BrakeChain brake Manual activationMotor overload protection Testing and maintenance of the chain brakeBrake function test Inertia-activation function testTools and materials MaintenanceSaw maintenance Daily maintenanceRecommended cutting equipment Cutting EquipmentChain Maintenance Depth gauge SharpeningGeneral Working Instructions What is kickback ?Does a Chain Brake Work in All Situations and Positions? Chain brakeDirection of Kickback Pinch KickbackAvoid these situations Avoiding kickbacksProper working techniques Maintain control over workpiece Use Proper GripAvoid Unsafe Positions Use Proper SpeedLow-Kickback Chain Avoiding Kickback Your EquipmentSmall Nose Radius Bar Reactive Forces Basic Working TechniquesGeneral rules Step Boring CutBefore Felling FellingFelling Cut Trunk Diameter Greater than Guide Bar Length Basic Rules for Felling TreesFelling Back Cut Felling Cut Trunk Diameter Less than Guide Bar LengthFelling Leaning Trees Felling Cut Trunk Diameter More than Twice Guide Bar LengthSimple Hang-Ups Rolling the Tree Lodged TreesSome Suggestions as to How You can Take Down a Lodged Tree Arbrisseaux et branchages sous tension Techniques DE Travail ÉlémentairesCutting logs or wood Limbing a treeIf the saw jams Hang-UpsCrosscutting logs, pressure on bottom Cutting LogsCrosscutting/bucking Crosscutting logs, pressure on topCutting Trees or Limbs Under Tension Small Trees and Limbs Under Tension Usqvarna .ORGE !3