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top of the guide bar. This can cause the
chain to bury into the object and cause
the chain to stop immediately. The result
is a very fast, reverse reaction that
moves the guide bar up and rearward in
the direction of the operator.
• Pinch-Kickback can occur when the saw
chain suddenly stops during the cut. The
wood closes in and pinches the moving
saw chain along the top of the guide
bar. The sudden stop of the chain
reverses the chain force and causes the
product to move in the opposite
direction of the turn of the chain. The
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product moves rearward in the direction
of the operator.
• Pull-In can occur when the saw chain
suddenly stops when the moving chain
touches an object in the wood along the
bottom of the guide bar. The sudden
stop pulls the product forward and away
from the operator, which can easily
cause the loss of control of the product
by the operator.
Make sure that you understand the different
forces and how to prevent them before you
operate the product.
To prevent kickbacks, skating, bouncing and
dropping
• While the engine runs, make sure to hold
the product tightly. Keep your right hand on
the rear handle and the left hand on the
front handle. Tightly hold with thumbs and
fingers around the handles. Do not let go.
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