Kickback Safety - Poulan Pro PL914 Instruction Manual

CUTTING
Practice cutting scrap logs on a saw-horse or cradle until
motion and a steady cutting rate.
Start the chain saw and hold it above the ground. Be
careful not allow the chain saw to touch the ground.
For safety reasons it is best to keep a clearance of at
least 20 cm (8 in). If you see growing traces of oil, the
chain lubrication system is working correctly. If there are
no traces of oil at all, try cleaning the oil outlet (C), the
upper chain tensioning bore hole (E) and the oil duct, or
contact an authorized service center. Tension the chain
if necessary. If the chain saw is equipped with a chain
brake, make sure the chain brake is working properly.
1. Make sure the section of log to be cut is not lying on
the ground. This will keep the chain from touching the
ground as it cuts through the log. Touching the ground
while the chain is moving is dangerous and will dull
the chain.
2. Use both hands to grip the chain saw. Always use
your left hand to grip the front handle (2) and the right
handles.
3.
width apart. Distribute your weight evenly on both feet.
4. Slowly place the moving chain against the wood.
bouncing or skating (sideways movement) of the chain
saw.
5. Guide the chain saw using light pressure. Do not put
excessive force on the chain saw or the motor will
overload and can burn out. The chain saw will do
the job better and safer at the rate for which it was
intended.
6. Remove the chain saw from a cut with the chain saw
running at full speed. Stop the chain saw by releasing
the trigger. Make sure the chain has stopped before
setting the chain saw down.

KICKBACK SAFETY

This chain saw has a low-kickback chain and reduced
kickback guide bar. Both items reduce the chance of
kickback. However, kickback can still occur with this chain
saw.
The following steps will reduce the risk of kickback.
• Keep solid footing and balance at all times.
• Use both hands to grip chain saw while the chain saw is
wrap around chain saw handles.
• Stand slightly to the left side of chain saw. This keeps
your body from being in direct line with the chain.
• The chain must be running at full speed before it makes
contact with the wood.
• Do not operate the chain saw with arms fully extended,
stand on a ladder while sawing.
• Do not cut above shoulder height.
• Do not let the tip of the guide bar touch anything when
the chain is moving.
• Never try cutting through two logs at the same time.
Only cut one log at a time.
• Do not bury the tip of the guide bar or try to plunge cut
or bore into the wood with the tip of the guide bar.
• Watch for shifting wood or other forces that may pinch
the chain.
• Use extreme caution when entering a previous cut.
• Use the bumper spike (10) to secure the chain saw onto
the wood before starting to cut.
• Use the bumper spike as a leverage point while cutting.
• Keep all safety items in place on the chain saw. Make
sure they work properly.
• Use only the low-kickback chain and guide bar that were
supplied with the chain saw.
• Never use a dull or loose chain. Keep the chain sharp
with the proper tension.
11