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Kickback
Kickback can lead to dangerous loss of control of the Power PrunerTM and result in serious injury to the operator or any one standing close by. Hold the Power PrunerTM firmly with both hands with thumbs and fingers encircling the front and rear handles. Be aware of the down and outward path the pruner will take after the cut is made.
Kickback may occur when the moving saw chain at the nose or tip of the guide bar touches an object, or when the wood closes in and pinches the saw chain in the cut. In some cases this may cause a
With a basic understanding of kickback, you can reduce or eliminate the element of surprise which contributes to accidents.
Avoid contact of the guide bar tip with any object while the saw chain is moving.
Cut only wood. Avoid striking concrete, metal, wire, or other obstructions which could cause kickback or damage to the saw chain.
If the saw chain does strike a foreign object, immediately stop the engine, inspect and repair the Power Power PrunerTM if necessary.
Equipment
Use only ECHO approved attachments. Serious injury may result from the use of a
• Check unit for loose/missing nuts, bolts, and screws. Tighten and/or replace as needed.
Guide Bar and Saw Chain
•Check that the cutting attachment, guide bar, and saw chain is firmly attached and in safe operating condition.
•Use only one
•Do not hit rocks, stones, tree stumps, and other foreign objects with the saw chain.
•Do not cut into the ground with the saw chain.
•If cutting attachment end strikes an obstruction, stop engine immediately and inspect saw chain for damage.
•Do not operate with a dull, fractured, or discolored saw chain.
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