2 - SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

THE PUSH (PINCH-KICKBACK) AND PULL

REACTIONS (Figure 2-4B)

A = Pull

B = Solid objects

C = Push

A

B B

C

2-4B

KICKBACK may occur when the NOSE or TIP of the guide bar touches an object, or when wood closes in and pinch- es the saw chain in the cut.

Tip contact in some cases may cause a lightning-fast reverse reaction, kicking the guide bar up and back toward the operator.

PINCHING the saw chain along the BOTTOM of the guide bar may PULL the saw forward away from the operator. PINCHING the saw chain along the TOP of the guide bar may PUSH the guide bar rapidly back toward the operator. Any of these reactions may cause you to lose control of the saw, which could result in serious personal injury.

2-5. KICKBACK SAFETY LABELS

Your MTD Chain Saw is provided with a safety label locat- ed on the air cleaner cover. This label, along with the safe- ty instructions on these pages, should be carefully read before attempting to operate this unit.

HOW TO READ SYMBOLS AND COLORS:

WARNING

The engine exhaust from this product contains chemi- cals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm.

RED WARNING

Used to warn that an unsafe procedure should not be per- formed.

GREEN RECOMMENDED

Recommended cutting procedures.

WARNING (Figure 2-5A)

1.Worst-case computed kickback angle.

2.Beware of kickback.

3.Do not attempt to hold saw with one hand.

4.Avoid bar nose contact.

RECOMMENDED

5.Hold saw properly with both hands.

2-5A

2-6. INTERNATIONAL SYMBOLS

Use of these personal safety items is

Read User Manual.highly recommended to reduce the risk of accidental injury.

Wear head, eye and hearing protection.

Wear gloves to protect your hands.

Wear safety boots to protect against electric shock.

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Yard Machines MTD1840AVCC, MTD1640NAVCC manual Kickback Safety Labels, International Symbols

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