Hyundai HYC40Li Instruction Manual page 21

Assembly and Operation (Continued)
Kickback Safety Devices
This saw has a low-kickback chain and reduced kickback chain bar. Both items reduce the chance of kickback.
Kickback can still occur with this saw.
The following steps will reduce the risk of kickback.
• Use both hands to grip saw while saw is running. Use firm grip. Thumbs and fingers must wrap around saw
handles.
• Keep all safety items in place on saw. Make sure they work properly.
• Do not overreach or cut above shoulder height.
• Keep solid footing and balance at all times.
• Stand slightly to left side of saw. This keeps your body from being in direct line with chain.
• Do not let guide bar nose touch anything when chain is moving.
• Never try cutting through two logs at same time. Only cut one log at a time.
• Do not bury guide bar nose or try plunge cut (boring into wood using guide bar nose).
• Watch for shifting of wood or other forces that may pinch chain.
• Use extreme caution when reentering a previous cut.
• Use low-kickback chain and guide bar supplied with this chain saw.
• Never use dull or loose chain. Keep chain sharp with proper tension.
General Behaviour
Use the chain saw only with secure footing. Hold the chain saw at the right-hand side of your body. (See fig. D)
The chain must be running at full speed before it makes contact with the wood. Use the metal gripping teeth to
secure the saw onto the wood before starting to cut. Use the gripping teeth as a leverage point "a" while cutting.
(See fig. E)
Do not operate the chain saw with arms fully extended or attempt to saw areas which are difficult to reach, or on a
ladder. Never use the chain saw above shoulder height. (See fig. F)
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