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Rules for Safe Operation
Kickback Safety Precautions for Chainsaw Users
KICKBACK may occur when the nose or tip of the guide bar
touches an object, or when the wood closes in and pinches the
saw chain in the cut.
Tip contact in some cases may
cause a lightning fast reverse
REACTION, kicking the guide bar
up and back towards the operator.
Pinching the saw chain along the
top of the guide bar may push the
guide bar rapidly back towards the
operator. Either of these reactions
may cause you to lose control of the
saw which could result in serious
personal injury.
Do not rely exclusively upon the safety devices built into your saw. As a
chainsaw user, you should take several steps to keep your cutting jobs free
from accident or injury.
1.
With a basic understanding of
kickback, you can reduce or
eliminate the element of
surprise. Sudden surprise
contributes to accidents.
2.
Keep a good firm grip on the
saw with both hands, the right
hand on the rear handle, and
the left hand on the front
handle, when the engine is
running. Use a firm grip with
thumbs and fingers encircling the chainsaw handles. A firm grip will
help you reduce kickback and maintain control of the saw. Don't let go.
3.
Make sure that the area in
which you are cutting is free
from obstructions. Do not let
the nose of the guide bar
contact a log, branch, or any
other obstruction which could
be hit while you are operating
the saw.
4.
Cut at high engine speeds.
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