Causes And Operator Prevention Of Kickback - EGO Power+ CS1800 Operator's Manual

CAUSES AND OPERATOR PREVENTION OF KICKBACK

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 chain saw user, you should take several
steps to keep your cutting jobs free from accident or injury.
Kickback is the result of chain saw misuse and/or incorrect operating
procedures or conditions and can be avoided by taking proper precautions as
given below:
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Maintain a firm grip, with thumbs and fingers encircling the chain saw
handles, with both hands on the saw and position your body and arm to
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 chain saw.
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Do not overreach and do not cut above shoulder height. This helps prevent
unintended tip contact and enables better control of the chain saw in unexpected
situations.
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Only use replacement guide bars and saw chains specified by the
manufacturer. Incorrect replacement guide bars and saw chains may cause
chain breakage and/or kickback.
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Follow the manufacturer's sharpening and maintenance instructions
for the saw chain. Decreasing the depth gauge height can lead to increased
kickback.
56V LITHIUM-ION CORDLESS CHAIN SAW — CS1800/CS1800-FC
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