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PPT-2620 / H
SAFETY
Kickback
Kickback can lead to dangerous loss of control of the Power
Pruner
and result in serious injury to the operator or any one
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standing close by. Hold the Power Pruner firmly with both hands
with thumbs and fingers encircling the front and rear handles.
Be aware of the down and outward path the pruner will take after
the cut is made.
Kickback may occur when the moving
saw chain at 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. In some cases
this may cause a lightning-fast
reverse action, kicking the guide bar
and saw chain up and back or down
and back towards the operator. Either
of these reactions may cause the
operator to lose control of the Power
Pruner which could result in serious
personal injury.
With a basic understanding of kickback, you can reduce or eliminate the
element of surprise which contributes to accidents.
Avoid contact of the guide bar tip with any object while the saw chain is
moving.
Cut only wood. Avoid striking concrete, metal, wire, or other obstructions
which could cause kickback or damage to the saw chain.
If the saw chain does strike a foreign object, immediately stop the engine,
inspect and repair the Power Pruner if necessary.
Equipment
Use only ECHO attachments. Serious injury may result from the
use of a non-approved attachment combination. ECHO
Incorporated will not be responsible for the failure of cutting
devices, attachments or accessories which have not been
tested and approved by ECHO. Read and comply with all safety
instructions listed in this manual and safety manual.
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