Causes And Operator Prevention Of Kickback - Yardworks 054-5752-2 Instruction Manual

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CAUSES AND OPERATOR PREVENTION OF KICKBACK (See Fig. 1 – 2)
Rotational kickback Kickback danger zone KICKBACK
ROTATIONAL
DANGER ZONE
KICKBACK
Fig. 1 Fig. 2
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 sudden 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. do not rely exclusively upon the safety devices built into your saw. As
a chainsaw user, you should take several steps to keep your cutting jobs free from accident
or injury.
Kickback is the result of tool misuse and/or incorrect operating procedures or conditions and
can be avoided by taking proper precautions as given below:
a. Maintain a firm grip, with thumbs and fingers encircling the chainsaw handles, with
both hands on the saw and position your body and arm allow you to resist kickback
forces. Kickback forces can be controlled by the operator, if proper precautions are taken.
do not let go of the chainsaw.
b. Do not overreach and do not cut above shoulder height. This helps prevent
unintended tip contact and enables better control of the chainsaw in unexpected situations.
c. Only use replacement bars and chains specified by the manufacturer. Incorrect
replacement bars and chains may cause chain breakage and/or kickback.
d. Follow the manufacturer's sharpening and maintenance instructions for the saw
chain. decreasing the depth gauge height can lead to increased kickback.