Stihl MS 380 Manual page 7

Dangers of kickback
Kickback can result
in serious or fatal
injury.
Kickback causes the the saw to be
suddenly thrown up and back in an
uncontrolled arc towards the operator.
MS 380
Kickback may occur in the following
situations
– when the upper quadrant of the bar
nose unintentionally contacts wood
or another solid object, e.g. another
limb during limbing,
– when the chain at the nose of the
guide bar is pinched in the cut.
Quickstop chain brake
This device reduces the risk of injury in
certain situations – it cannot prevent
kickback. If activated, the brake stops
the saw chain within a fraction of a
second – for a description of this device
refer to "Chain Brake" chapter in this
manual.
To reduce the risk of kickback
– Work cautiously using proper
cutting techniques.
– Hold the chainsaw firmly with both
hands and maintain a secure grip.
– Always cut at full throttle.
– Be aware of the location of the guide
bar nose at all times.
– Do not cut with the bar nose.
– Take special care with small, tough
limbs, they may catch the chain.
– Never cut several limbs at once.
– Do not overreach.
– Never cut above shoulder height.
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