Stihl MSA 161 T Instruction Manual page 51

4 Safety Precautions
WARNING
￭
￭ If kickback occurs, the saw can be thrown up in the
direction of the operator. Due to the special handle design
(closely spaced handles) there is a risk of the operator
losing control of the chainsaw and sustaining serious or
fatal injuries.
► Hold the saw firmly with both hands.
► Always keep your body out of the plane of the cutting
attachment.
► Use the working techniques described in this instruction
manual.
► Do not cut with the upper quadrant of the bar nose.
► Always cut with a properly sharpened and tensioned
saw chain.
► Use a reduced kickback saw chain.
► Use a guide bar with a narrow radius nose.
► Always cut with the chain running at full speed.
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4.8.2 Pull-in
The saw is pulled away from the operator when the bottom
of the bar is used for cutting.
WARNING
￭ If the rotating chain makes contact with a hard object and
is suddenly pinched, the saw is abruptly jerked away from
the operator. The operator can lose control of the saw and
be seriously or fatally injured.
► Hold the saw firmly with both hands.
► Operate the saw as described in this instruction manual.
► Keep the guide bar straight in the cut.
► Apply the spiked bumper properly.
► Always cut with the chain running at full speed.
4.8.3 Pushback
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