Titan TTK587GD0 Safety And Operating Manual page 16

Kickback
WARNING! Beware of kickback! Kickback can lead to dangerous loss of control of
the product and result in serious or fatal injury to the operator or anyone standing
close by! Always be alert because rotational kickback and pinch kickback are major
product operational dangers and the leading cause of most accidents!
1. Kickback is the sudden backward/upward motion of the product, occurring when the chain
(at the tip of the chain bar) comes in contact with a log or wood, or when the chain
becomes jammed.
2. When kickback occurs the product reacts unpredictably and can cause severe injuries to
the operator or bystanders.
3. With a basic understanding of 'kickback', the element of surprise can be reduced or
eliminated. Sudden surprise contributes to the majority of accidents.
4. You should read all the safety warnings and user instructions carefully before attempting
to operate this product.
To avoid kickback:
- Never work with a loose, overstretched or worn out chain
- Ensure chain is sharpened correctly
- Never work with the tip of the guide bar
- Always hold the tool firmly with both hands
- Always use a low kickback chain
- Ensure correct chain tension
Pruning
1. Always hold the product firmly with both hands on gripping surface and handle grip (A17).
Never operate this product using only one hand. (See Fig. 31a)
2. Maintain a firm grip with your thumbs and fingers encircling the handles. A firm grip will
help you reduce 'kickback' and maintain control of the product.
3. Always hold the product at an angle of not more than 60° from the horizontal level.
Otherwise safe operation is not possible. (See Fig. 31b)
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25CC PETROL MULTI TOOL TTK587GDO
Fig. 31a