Warning!
Even if your saw is equipped with a Quickstop, a reduced kickback bar and
/or low kickback chain, this does not eliminate the risk of injury by kickback. Therefore, always observe all safety precautions to avoid kickback situations.
Low Kickback Chain
Some types of saw chain have specially designed components to reduce the force of nose contact kickback. STIHL has developed low kickback chain for your powerhead.
"Low kickback saw chain" is a chain which has met the kickback performance requirements of § 5.11.2.4 of ANSI B
B
Warning!
There are potential powerhead and bar combinations with which low kickback saw chains can be used which have not been specifically certified to comply with the 45° computer derived kickback angle of § 5.11 of ANSI B
MS 201, MS 201 C
Warning!
A dull or improperly sharpened chain may reduce or negate the effects of the design features intended to reduce kickback energy. Improper lowering or sharpening of the depth gauges or shaping of the cutters may increase the chance and the potential energy of a kickback. Always cut with a properly sharpened chain.
Reduced Kickback Bars
STIHL green labeled reduced kickback bars are designed to reduce the risk of kickback injury when used with STIHL green labeled low kickback chains.
Warning!
When used with other, more aggressive chains, these bars may be less effective in reducing kickback.
Warning!
For a properly balanced saw and in order to comply with § 5.12.1 of ANSI B
English
Bow Guides
Warning!
Do not mount a bow guide on any STIHL chain saw. Any chain saw equipped with a bow guide is potentially very dangerous. The risk of kickback is increased with a bow guide because of the increased kickback contact area. Low kickback chain will not significantly reduce the risk of kickback injury when used on a bow guide.
To avoid Kickback
The best protection from personal injury that may result from kickback is to avoid kickback situations:
1.Hold the chain saw firmly with both hands and maintain a secure grip. Don’t let go.
2.Be aware of the location of the guide bar nose at all times.
3.Never let the nose of the guide bar contact any object. Do not cut limbs with the nose of the guide bar. Be especially careful near wire fences and when cutting small, tough limbs, small size brush and saplings which may easily catch the chain.
4.Don't overreach.
5.Don't cut above shoulder height.
6.Begin cutting and continue at full throttle.
7.Cut only one log at a time.
8.Use extreme caution when reentering a previous cut.
9.Do not attempt to plunge cut if you are not experienced with these cutting techniques.
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