Safety; Rules For Safe Operation - Echo CS-7310P Operator's Manual

CS-7310P

SAFETY

Rules for Safe Operation

Kickback Safety Precautions for Chainsaw Users
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 lightning fast 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 chainsaw user, you should take
several steps to keep your cutting
jobs free from accident or injury.
1. With a basic understanding of
kickback, you can reduce or
eliminate the element of surprise.
Sudden surprise contributes to
accidents.
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Rotational kickback
Chain moving downward at impact
Rotational kickback
Chain moving downward at impact
Kickback Danger Zone
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