Reactive Forces - Stihl MSA 160 T Instruction Manual

saw – risk of injury! Consult a servicing
dealer – do not use the machine until the
malfunction has been remedied, see
"Chain brake".
MSA 160 T

Reactive Forces

Reactive forces
The most common reactive forces are:
kickback, pushback and pull-in.
Dangers of kickback
Kickback can result in
fatal cuts.
Kickback occurs when the saw is
suddenly thrown up and back in an
uncontrolled arc towards the operator.
Kickback occurs if, e. g.,
the saw chain in the area of the
–
upper quarter of the guide bar nose
unintentionally comes into contact
with wood or a solid object – e. g.,
unintentionally touches another limb
during limbing
The saw chain at the nose of the
–
guide bar is briefly pinched in the cut
QuickStop chain brake:
This device reduces the risk of injury in
certain situations – it cannot prevent
kickback. When activated, the chain
brake stops the saw chain within a
fraction of a second –
See the section "Saw chain" in this
Instruction Manual.
Reducing the risk of kickback
Work cautiously and methodically
–
Hold the chain saw firmly with both
–
hands and maintain a secure grip
Always cut at full throttle
–
Be aware of the location of the guide
–
bar nose
Do not cut with the guide bar nose
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