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the saw chain i nthe cut.The Com-
puted K ickback
Angle ( CKA) listed o n
your s aw and listed i nthe following
CKA Tabie r epresents
the angle o fkick-
back y our b ar a nd chain c ombinations
wiiI h ave w hen t ested i naccordanced
with CSA and ANSI standards.
Com-
puted a ngles represented
inthe CKA
cotumn indicate total energy and angle
associated
without achain b rake.
When p urchasing
replacements,
con-
siderations
should begiven t othe lower
CKA values. Inall c ases, lower CKA
values represent
asafer operating
envi-
ronment forthe user:
Donotrety exclusively
upon the safety
devices built i nto your saw.
• Either ofthese r eactions
may cause
you tolose control ofthe saw which
could r esutt inserious injury.
• Pinching
the saw chain a long t he tip
ofthe guide b ar m ay push t heguide
barrapidly back t owards the operator.
• Tip contact insome c ases m ay c ause
alightning fast R EACTION,
kicking
the guide b ar u pand back t oward the
operator.
CKA
TABLE
REDUCE
THE
CHANCE
OF
KICKBACK
The following
precautions
shouM be fol-
lowed to minimize
kickback:
• Grip saw firmly.
Hotd the chain saw firmly with both
hands when the motor is running. Use a
firm grip with thumbs and fingers encir-
cling the chain saw handles.
• Do not over reach.
• Keep proper footing and balance at
att times.
• Don't let the nose of the guide bar
contact a tog, branch, ground or other
obstruction.
• Don't cut above shoulder
height.
• Use devices such as low kickback
chain, guide bar nose guards, chain
brakes, and special guide bars that
reduce the risks associated
with kick-
back.
• Onty use replacement
bars and
chains specified
by the manufacturer
or the equivalent.
Avoid Pinch-Kickback:
• Be extremely
aware of situations
or
obstructions
that can cause material
to pinch the top of or otherwise
stop
the chain.
• Do not cut more than one log at a
time.
• Do not twist the saw as the bar is
withdrawn
from an undercut
when
bucking.
Avoid Pull-In:
• Atways begin cutting with the saw at
full speed and the saw housing
against wood.
• Use wedges
made of piastic or wood.
Never use metal to hoM the cut open.
MAINTAIN CONTROL:
The following
precautions
should be fol-
lowed to minimize
kickback.
Never
Revers_
Keep a firm grip
Hand
Position_
with both
hands
left thumb
under
handle
Correct Position
Correct Grip Incorlect Gdp
• A good, firm grip on the saw with both
hands will help you maintain control.
Don't let go. Grip the rear handle with
your right hand whether you are right
or left handed. Wrap the fingers of
your teft hand over and around the
front handlebar,
and your left thumb
under the front handlebar.
Keep your
left arm straight with the elbow locked.
• When making
bucking cuts, position
your left hand on the front handlebar
so it is in a straight line with your right
hand on the rear handle.
Stand
slightly to the left side of the saw to
keep your body from being in a direct
line with the cutting chain.
• Stand with your weight evenly bal-
anced on both feet.
• Do not overreach.
You could be
drawn or thrown off balance
and lose
control.
• Do not cut above shoulder
height,
tt
is difficult to maintain
control of saw
above shoulder
height,
KICKBACK
SAFETY
FEATURES
WARNING:
The following features
are
included on your saw to help reduce
hazard of kickback; however,
such fea-
tures will not totally eliminate
this dan-
ger. Do not rely only on safety devices.
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