Black & Decker LCS120 Instruction Manual page 3

Kickback, Rotational -Therapid u pward a ndbackward motion
ofthesaw which c anoccur when themoving s aw chain near t he
upper portion o fthetipoftheguide barcontacts anobject, such
asa log orbranch.
Limbing - Removing thebranches from a fallen t ree
Low-Kickback Chain - Achain that c omplies with thekickback
performance requirements ofANSI B 175.1-1991 (when t ested o n
a representative sample o fchain saws.)
Normal Cutting
Position - Those positions assumed in
performing the bucking and felling cuts.
Notching Undercut - A notch cut in a tree that directs the tree's fall.
Rear Handle - The support handle located at or toward the rear
of the saw.
Reduced Kickback Guide Bar - A guide bar which has been
demonstrated to reduce kickback significantly.
Replacement Saw Chain - A chain that complies with kickback
performance requirements of ANSI B175.1-2000 when tested
with specific chain saws. It may not meet the ANSI performance
requirements when used with other saws.
Saw Chain - A loop of chain having cutting teeth, that cut the
wood,and that is driven by the motor and is supported by the
guide bar.
Ribbed Bumper - The ribs used when felling or bucking to pivot
the saw and maintain position while sawing.
Switch - A device that when operated will complete or interrupt
an electrical power circuit to the motor of the chain saw.
Switch Linkage - The mechanism that transmits motion from a
trigger to the switch.
Switch Lockout - A movable stop that prevents the unintentional
operation of the switch until manually actuated.
When usmc 3erated chain saw, basic
safety precau to reduce risk of fire,
electric shock, and personal injury, including the following:
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• Keep all parts of the body away from the saw chain when the
chain saw is operating. Before you start the chain saw, make
sure the saw chain is not contacting anything. A moment of
inattention while operating chain saws may cause entanglement
of your clothing or body with the saw chain.
• Hold the power tool by insulated gripping surfaces only,
because the saw chain may contact hidden wiring or its own
cord. Saw chains contacting a "live" wire may make exposed
metal parts of the power tool "live" and could give the operator an
electric shock:
• Wear safety glasses and hearing protection. Further
protective equipment for head, hands, legs and feet is
recommended. Adequate protective clothing wifl reduce personal
injury by flying debris or accidental contact with the saw chain.
• Do not operate a chain saw in a tree. Operation of a chain saw
while up in a tree may result in personal injury.
• Always keep proper footing and operate the chain saw only
when standing on fixed, secure and level surface. Slippery or
unstable surfaces such as ladders may cause a loss of balance or
control of the chain saw.
• When cutting a limb that is under tension be alert for spring
back. When the tension in the wood fibres is released the spring
loaded limb may strike the operator and/or throw the chain saw
out of control.
• Use extreme caution when cutting brush and saplings. The
slender material may catch the saw chain and be whipped toward
you or pull you off balance.
• Carry the chain saw by the front handle with the chain saw
switched off and away from your body. When transporting or
storing the chain saw always fit the guide bar cover. Proper
handling of the chain saw will reduce the fikelihood of accidental
contact with the moving saw chain.
• Follow instructions for lubricating, chain tensioning and
changing accessories. Improperly tensioned or lubricated chain
may either break or increase the chance for kickback: