Champion 100647 Operator's Manual page 6

100647 - ChAiNSAw
Rotational
Kickback
Rotational
Kickback
Kickback
Danger Zone
Kickback
Danger Zone
Kickback Safety Precautions
Take the following steps to reduce the chance of accident or
injury:
– Do not rely exclusively upon the safety devices built into the
unit.
– Do not cut above shoulder height.
– Do not over reach. Always keep proper footing and balance.
Take extra care when working on steep slopes or inclines.
– Do not make cuts with the tip of the guide bar.
– Make sure the area of operation is free from obstructions.
Do not let the tip of the guide bar contact any object, such as a
log, branch, the ground or other obstruction.
– Always inspect the wood before cutting. Foreign objects could
damage the unit or cause serious personal injury. Never cut
through nails, metal rods, railroad ties or pallets.
– Do not operate the unit with one hand! Serious injury to
the operator, helpers or bystanders may result from one-
handed operation. This unit is intended for two-handed use.
Always grip the unit firmly with both hands when the unit
is running. Hold the front handle with the left hand and the
rear handle with the right hand. Firmly encircle the handles
with the thumbs and fingers. Do not let go. A firm grip will
help maintain control of the unit and reduce the chance of
kickback.
– Stand slightly to the left of the unit to avoid being in the direct
line of the saw chain.
– Never start the saw when the guide bar is inside an existing
cut. Be extremely careful when re-entering a cut.
Saw Chain
Direction
Saw Chain
Direction
Fig. A
Fig. A
Figure A
Pinch
Pinch
Linear
Kickback
Linear
Kickback
Fig. B
Figure B
Fig. B
iMPORTANT SAfETY iNSTRUCTiONS
– Always begin a cut with the unit running at full speed. Fully
squeeze the throttle control and maintain a steady cutting
speed. Slower speeds increase the chance of kickback.
– Keep the saw housing pressed firmly against the wood.
– Do not cut more than one log or branch at a time.
– Do not twist the unit when removing the guide bar from a cut.
– Watch out for shifting objects (logs, branches, etc.) that might
pinch or fall onto the saw chain during operation.
– Only use wedges made of wood or plastic. Do not use metal to
hold a cut open.
– Follow the manufacturer's sharpening and maintenance
instructions for the saw chain.
– Only use replacement bars and chains specified by the
manufacturer or the equivalent. These are available from
Champion or other qualified service dealer. Use of any
unauthorized parts or accessories could lead to serious
injury to the operator or damage to the unit and will void the
warranty.
– Use devices that reduce the risks associated with
kickback,such as low-kickback chains, guide bar nose guards,
chain brakes and low-kickback guide bars. There are no other
replacement components for achieving kickback protection in
accordance with CSA Z62.3.
– A low-kickback saw chain is a chain that has met the kickback
performance requirements of ANSI/OPEI B175.1-2012
when tested according to the provisions specified in ANSI/
OPEIB175.1-2012. A low-kickback saw chain is a chain that is
also in accordance with CSA Z62.3. Do not use a replacement
saw chain unless it has met these requirements for this
specific model or has been designated as a low-kickback
replacement saw chain in accordance with ANSI/OPEI B175.1-
2012. As saw chains are sharpened, some of the low-kickback
qualities are lost and extra caution should be used.
– Do not install a bow guide on this unit. Bow guides have larger
kickback zones, which increase the chance of kickback and
serious injury. This increase is not significantly reduced by
using a low-kickback saw chain. Using a bow guide on this
unit is extremely dangerous.
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