Stihl MS 192 T Instruction Manual page 9

Use the tree surgery chainsaw with one
hand only:
if two-handed cutting is not possible
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and
if one hand is required for support
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during the cut and
if the saw is held firmly and
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if all parts of your body are clear of
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the cutting attachment.
During one-handed cutting:
never support yourself on the limb
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being cut
never cut with the bar nose
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never attempt to hold falling limbs
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Reactive Forces
The most common reactive forces that
occur during cutting are: kickback,
pushback and pull-in.
Dangers of kickback
Kickback can result in
serious or fatal injury.
MS 192 T, MS 192 TC
Kickback occurs when the saw is
suddenly thrown up and back in an
uncontrolled arc towards the operator.
Kickback occurs, e.g.
when the upper quadrant of the bar
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nose unintentionally contacts wood
or another solid object, e.g. when
another limb is touched accidentally
during limbing.
when the chain at the nose of the
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guide bar is pinched in the cut.
Quickstop chain brake:
This device reduces the risk of injury in
certain situations – it cannot prevent
kickback. If activated, the brake stops
the saw chain within a fraction of a
second –
for a description of this device refer to
chapter on "Chain Brake" in this manual.
To reduce the risk of kickback
Work cautiously and avoid
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situations which could cause
kickback.
Hold the saw firmly with both hands
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and maintain a secure grip.
Always cut at full throttle.
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Be aware of the location of the guide
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bar nose at all times.
Do not cut with the bar nose.
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Take special care with small, tough
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limbs, they may catch the chain.
Never cut several limbs at once.
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Do not overreach.
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Never cut above shoulder height.
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Use extreme caution when re-
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entering a previous cut.
Do not attempt plunge cuts if you
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are not experienced in this cutting
technique.
Be alert for shifting of the log or
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other forces that may cause the cut
to close and pinch the chain.
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