towards the operator. Pinching the saw chain along the top of the guide bar may push the guide bar rapidly back towards the operator. Either of these reactions may cause you to lose control of the saw which could result in serious injury to user.
THE FOLLOWING PRECAUTIONS should be followed to minimize kickback:
GRIP SAW FIRMLY – Hold the pole saw firmly with both hands when the motor is running. Use a firm grip with thumb and fingers of one hand encircling the control handle, and the thumb and fingers of the other hand encircling the fiberglass pole.
DO NOT OVERREACH.
KEEP PROPER FOOTING and balance at all times.
DO NOT LET the nose of the guide bar contact a log, branch, ground or other obstruction.
ONLY USE REPLACEMENT bars and chains specified by the manufacturer.
Store these instructions by folding in half and sliding into the slot in the back of the wall charging rack.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
OPERATION
CAUTION: Do not use a replacement chain unless:
It has been designated as meeting the ANSI B175 kickback performance requirements on that specific powerhead;
It has been designated as
It is the saw manufacturer’s replacement catalogue (or equivalent) number.
Glossary of Terms
Drive Sprocket or Sprocket – The toothed part that drives the saw chain.
Guide Bar – A solid railed structure that supports and guides the saw chain.
Guide Bar Scabbard – Enclosure fitted over the guide bar to prevent contact with the saw chain when the pole saw is not in use.
Kickback – The backward and upward motion, or both of the guide bar occurring when the saw chain near the nose of the top area of the guide bar contacts any object such as a log or branch, or when the wood closes in and pinches the saw chain in the cut.
Reduced Kickback Guide Bar
–A guide bar which has been demonstrated to reduce kickback significantly.
Replacement Saw Chain – A chain that complies with the kickback performance requirements of ANSI
Saw Chain – A loop of chain having cutting teeth, that cut the wood, and that is driven by the motor and is supported by the guide bar.
Spiked Bumper (Spike) – The pointed
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