Westfalia 80 01 50 Instruction Manual page 14

Kickback may occur:
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when the tip of the guide bar touches a hard object,
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when the saw chain on the guide bar tip is jammed while cutting.
To avoid the risk of kickback,
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make sure no body parts are in the
extended swing range of the saw chain,
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firmly hold the gasoline chain saw with
both hands when working. Use a firm
grip with thumb and fingers encircling
the chain saw handles,
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always keep safe stand in order to be
able to withstand the backward motion,
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never cut over shoulder height,
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always cut with full speed,
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do not start cutting with the tip of the
guide bar or inserting the tip of the guide
bar into the wood first.
Pushback
While cutting with the top of the guide bar
the saw chain may touch a hard object in the
wood. This will pinch the saw chain and
pushback the machine in direction to the
operator.
Reduce the risk of sudden strikes by
inserting the bumper spikes into the wood
first and then start cutting.
Safety Notes
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