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TO AVOID KICKBACK
The best protectionfrom personal injurythat may
resultfrom Kickback is to avoid Kickbacksituations.
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Hold the chain saw firmlywith beth handsand
maintain a secure grip,
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Be aware of the location of the guide bar nose at
all times (Fig, 2).
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Never bdng the nose of the guide bar in contact
with any ob|ect. Do not cut timbswith the nose of
the guide bar. Be especiaUycarefulwith small,
tough limbs, small-size brush, and saplingswhich
may easily catch the chain.
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Don't overreach.
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Don't cut above shoulder height. Do not use a
chain saw while standingon a tree or [edded
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Begin and continuecutting at full throttle.
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Cut only one lot at a time.
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Use extreme caution when re-entering a previous
,cut.
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Do not attempt plunge cuts if you are not familiar
with these_utting techniques.
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Be alert of shiftinglog or other forces that may
cause the cut to dose end pinch the chain.
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Maintain saw chain properly°Cut with a correctly
sharpened, properly tensioned chain at all times
(Use a 4.5-ram file).
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Stand to the side of cuttingpath of the chain saw.
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tf the cut ctoses on the bar, STOP the saw. Use a
wedge to free the saw. Do not try to free it by
pullingthe handle.
WARNING: A dull or improperlysharpened chain may
increase the risk of Kickback.Always cut with a
properly Sharpened saw. improper loweringof the
depth gauges also increases the chance of kickback.
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ABOUT THE CHAIN BRAKE
The main components of the chain brake assembly
are the [ever-handguard and a brake band aroundthe
clutchdrum. The brake is automaticallyengaged when
kickback occurs. When engaged, the brake band
clamps down around the clutch drum, stoppingboth
the drum and the chain in less than 1/10 of one
second. The chain brake can also be engaged
manually by pushingthe lever-handguardtowards the
frontof the saw untila loud click is heard. The saw
shouldnot be run above idle for more than a few
secondswith the brake engaged; otherwise damage to
the saw will occur.
To properlydisengage the chain brake; firmly pull the
[ever-handguard back towardsthe hand[e (Fig. 3) until
a loud click is heard. Failure to completely disengage
the brake properlywill cause excessive heat build-up
on the brake band which, in turn, can cause severe
damage to the saw body.
CUSTOMER
RESPONSIBILITIES
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Read and observethe safety rules.
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Followa regular schedule in maintaining, cadng
and using your chain saw.
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Followthe instructionsunder the Maintenance and
Storage sectionsof this manual.
SPECIAL NOTICE: For users on U.S. Forest Land
end in some states, including California (Public
Resources Code 4442 end 4443), Idaho, Maine,
Minnesota, New Jersey, Oregon and Washington:
Certain intern!!(combustionengines opere.tedon
forest, brush,and/or gress-covered lend in the above
areas are required to be equipped with a spark
arrestor, m_dnt_nedfor the prevention of fire. Check
with your state or localauthoritiesfor regulations
pertaining to these requirements.Failure to follow
these requirementsis a rio|orion of the taw.Thi s unit
Is not faotory-equipped with a spark arrestor;,
however, • spark arrestor is available as an optional
part. If a spark arrestor is required in your area,
contactyour Authorized Service Center for the correct
kit.
Your new chain saw has been assamb',edat the
factory.No further assembly is necessary.
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Read these instructionsand the operating manual in
its entiretybeforeyou attempt to operate your new
chain saw.
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