Reactive Forces - Stihl MS 194 T Instruction Manual

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4.9

Reactive Forces

4.9.1 Kickback
Kickback can be caused for the following reasons:
– The rotating saw chain in the upper quadrant of the bar
nose makes contact with a hard object and is suddenly
braked.
– The rotating saw chain is pinched at the bar nose.
The chain brake cannot prevent kickback.
WARNING
￭
￭ If kickback occurs, the saw can be thrown up in the
direction of the operator. Due to the special handle design
(closely spaced handles) there is a risk of the operator
losing control of the chainsaw and sustaining serious or
fatal injuries.
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► Hold the saw firmly with both hands.
► Hold the saw firmly with both hands.
► Always keep your body out of the plane of the cutting
attachment.
► Use the working techniques described in this instruction
manual.
► Do not cut with the upper quadrant of the bar nose.
► Always cut with a properly sharpened and tensioned
saw chain.
► Use a reduced kickback saw chain.
► Use a guide bar with a narrow radius nose.
► Always cut with the chain running at full speed.
4.9.2 Pull-in
The saw is pulled away from the operator when the bottom
of the bar is used for cutting.
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