SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
7 Take great care when you
General rules
cut with the top edge of
1 If you understand what kickback is and how it happens then
the bar, i.e. when cutting
you can reduce or eliminate the element of surprise. By
from the underside of the
being prepared you reduce the risk. Kickback is usually
object. This is known as
quite mild, but it can sometimes be very sudden and
cutting on the push
violent.
stroke. The chain tries to
push the saw back
towards the user.
2 Always hold the saw
firmly with your right hand
Unless the user resists
on the rear handle and
this pushing force there is
your left hand on the front
a risk that the saw will
handle.
move so far backwards
that only the kickback
Wrap your fingers and
zone of the bar is in
thumb around the hand-
contact with the tree. This
les. You should use this
will cause kickback.
grip whether you are
right-handed or left-
Cutting with the bottom
handed. This grip
edge of the bar, i.e. from
minimises the effect of
the top of the object
kickback and lets you
downwards, is known as
keep the saw under
cutting on the pull stroke.
control.
Do not let go of the
handles!
In this case the saw pulls
itself towards the tree and
the front edge of the saw
provides a natural rest
3 Most kickback accidents
when cutting. Cutting on
happen during limbing.
the pull stroke gives you
Make sure you are
better control over the
standing firmly and that
saw and the position of
there is nothing in the way
the kickback zone.
that might make you trip
or lose your balance.
Lack of concentration can
lead to kickback if the
kickback zone of the bar
accidentally touches a
branch, nearby tree or
some other object.8 Follow the instructions on sharpening and maintaining your
bar and chain. When you replace the bar and chain use
only combinations that are recommended by us. See the
sections on �Cutting equipment� and �Technical data�.
4 Never use the saw above
shoulder height and try
The risk of kickback is increased if you use
not to cut with the tip of
the wrong cutting equipment or a chain that is
the bar.
not sharpened correctly. The wrong
combination of bar and chain can increase the
Never use the saw one-
risk of kickback!
handed!
5 You must have a steady
stance in order to have full
control over the chain saw.
Never work standing on a
ladder, in a tree or where
you do not have firm
ground to stand on.
6 Always use a fast cutting
speed, i.e. full throttle.
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