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Kickback Safety Precautions for Chain Saw Users
WARNING!
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.
the kick guard
device is not installed on the guide bar
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when you purchase your ECHO chain saw. the kick guard
can be used in a majority of cutting operations, and is
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especially recommended for beginners, homeowners, or
chain saw novices. Most cutting operations can be ac-
complished with the kick guard
Do not rely exclusively upon the safety devices built into
your saw. as a chain saw 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 chain saw
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.
5. Do not overreach or cut above shoulder height.
6. Follow manufacturer's sharpening and maintenance
instructions for the saw chain.
7. Only use replacement bars and chains specified by
the manufacturer or the equivalent.
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Rotational kickback
Chain moving downward at contact
Rotational kickback
Kickback Danger
Zone
Linear Kickback
Pinch
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