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THE PUSH (PINCH-KICKBACK) AND PULL
REACTIONS (Figure 2-4B)
A = Pull
B = Solid objects
C = Push
A
KICKBACK may occur when the NOSE or TIP of the guide
bar touches an object, or when wood closes in and pinch-
es 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 toward
the operator.
PINCHING the saw chain along the BOTTOM of the guide
bar may PULL the saw forward away from the operator.
PINCHING the saw chain along the TOP of the guide bar
may PUSH the guide bar rapidly back toward the operator.
Any of these reactions may cause you to lose control of the
saw, which could result in serious personal injury.
WARNING
The engine exhaust from this product contains chemi-
cals known to the State of California to cause cancer,
birth defects, or other reproductive harm.
2-6. INTERNATIONAL SYMBOLS
Read User Manual.
Wear head, eye and hearing protection.
Wear gloves to protect your hands.
Wear safety boots to protect against electric shock.
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2 - SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
B
B
C
2-4B
2-5. KICKBACK SAFETY LABELS
Your McCulloch Chain Saw is provided with a safety label
located on the chain brake lever. This label, along with the
safety instructions on these pages, should be carefully read
before attempting to operate this unit.
HOW TO READ SYMBOLS AND COLORS:
WARNING
RED
Used to warn that an unsafe procedure should not be per-
formed.
RECOMMENDED
GREEN
Recommended cutting procedures.
WARNING
1.
Worst-case computed kickback angle.
2.
Beware of kickback.
3.
Do not attempt to hold saw with one hand.
4.
Avoid bar nose contact.
RECOMMENDED
5.
Hold saw properly with both hands.
Use of these personal safety items is
highly recommended to reduce the risk
of accidental injury.
6
(Figure 2-5A)
2-5A
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