Kickback Safety Features - Gardol GMSH 50 Manual

your body from being in a direct line with the cutting
chain.
• Do not overreach. You could be drawn or thrown off
balance and lose control of the saw.
• Do not cut above shoulder height. It is difficult to
maintain control of saw above shoulder height.

Kickback safety features

a WARNING! The following features are
included on your saw to help reduce the
hazard of kickback; however, such features
will not totally eliminate this danger.
As a chainsaw user, do not rely only on
safety devices. You must follow all safety
precautions, instructions, and maintenance
in this manual to help avoid kickback and
other forces which can result in serious
injury.
Reduced kickback guide bar
The reduced-kickback guide bar is designed with a
small radius tip which reduces the size of the kickback
danger zone on the bar tip.
Low-kickback chain
A low-kickback chain is designed with a contoured
depth gauge and guard link which deflect kickback
force and allow wood to gradually ride into the cutter.
a WARNING: Wear protective gloves when
handling chain. The chain is sharp and can
cut you even when it is not moving.
Note: Chain brake must be unlocked before
clutch cover can be removed or reinstalled on the
chain saw. To unlock chain brake, pull the front
hand guard back toward the front handle as far as
possible (see illustration).
Attaching the bar & chain
(If not already attached)
a WARNING: If received assembled, repeat
all steps to ensure your saw is properly
assembled and all fasteners are secure.
Always wear gloves when handling the
chain. The chain is sharp and can cut you
even when it is not moving!
1. Move ON/STOP switch to the STOP position.
2. Unlock chain brake.
3. Loosen and remove the bar nuts and the clutch
cover from the saw.
Note: If clutch cover can not be easily removed
from the chain saw, ensure chain brake is unlocked
by pulling the front hand guard back toward the
front handle as far as possible.
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Front hand guard
The front hand guard is designed to reduce the
chance of your left hand contacting the chain if your
hand slips off the front handlebar.
The distance and "in-line" position of the hands
provided by the front and rear handles work together
to give balance and resistance in controlling the
pivot of the saw back toward the operator if kickback
occurs.
Chain brake
The chain brake is designed to stop the chain in the
event of kickback.
Note: We do not represent and you should not
assume that the chain brake will protect you in the
event of a kickback. Do not rely upon any of the
devices built into your saw. You should use the saw
properly and carefully to avoid kickback.
Repairs on a chain brake should be made by an
authorized servicing dealer. Take your unit to the place
of purchase if purchased from a servicing dealer, or to
the nearest authorized master service dealer.
Assembly
4. Remove the plastic shipping spacer (if present).
5. An adjustment pin and screw is used to adjust
the tension of the chain. It is very important when
assembling the bar that the adjustment pin (A)
passes through the lower bar pin hole (B). Turning
the screw (C) will move the adjustment pin up and
down the screw. Locate this adjustment pin before
you begin mounting the bar onto the saw. See
following illustration.
C
B
A