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wood only. Never use the chain saw to cut plastic, masonry or non-wood building materials.
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Store chain saw when not in use. Chain saw should be stored in a dry and high or locked area
out of the reach of children. When storing chain saw place the scabbard on the bar and chain
and store the chain saw in carrying case.
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Battery operated units do not have to be plugged into an electrical outlet; therefore, they are
always in operating condition. Be aware of possible hazards even when unit is not operating.
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Remove the battery pack from the chain saw before cleaning, servicing, storing, removing
material from the unit, changing accessories such as the bar and chain, or when not in use.
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Save these instructions. Refer to them frequently and use them to instruct others who may use
this product. If you loan someone this product, loan them these instructions also.
KICKBACK
WARNING
Kickback may occur when the moving chain contacts an object at the upper
portion of the tip of the guide bar or when the wood closes in and pinches the saw
chain in the cut. Contact at the upper portion of the tip of the guide bar can cause
the chain to dig into the object and stop the chain for an instant. The result is a
lightning fast, reverse reaction which kicks the guide bar up and back toward the
operator. If the saw chain is pinched along the top of the guide bar, the guide bar
can be driven rapidly back toward the operator. Either of these reactions can cause
loss of saw control which can result in serious injury. Do not rely exclusively upon
the safety devices built into the saw. As a chain saw user, you should take several
steps to keep your cutting jobs free from accident or injury.
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The following precautions should be followed to minimize kickback:
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Always grip the saw firmly with both hands. Hold the saw firmly with both
hands when the unit is running. Place your right hand on the rear handle and your left hand
on the front handle with your thumbs and fingers encircling the chain saw handles. A firm
grip together with a stiff left arm will help you maintain control of the saw if kickback occurs.
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Make sure that the area in which you are cutting is free from obstructions. Do
not let the nose of the guide bar contact a log, branch, fence, or any other obstruction that
could be hit while you are operating the saw.
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Always cut with the unit running at full speed. Fully squeeze the throttle trigger
and maintain a steady cutting speed.
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Use replacement parts such as low kickback chain, chain brakes and special
guide bars that reduce the risks associated with rotational kickback. Use only the replacement
guide bars and low kickback chains specified by the manufacturer for the saw.
With a basic understanding of kickback, you can reduce or eliminate the element of surprise. Sudden
surprise contributes to accidents.
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Keep proper footing and balance at all times.
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Do not cut above shoulder height or overreach when cutting.
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Follow the sharpening and maintenance instructions for the saw chain.
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Push and Pull - This reaction force is always opposite to the direction the chain is moving where
wood contact is made. Thus, the operator must be ready to control the PULL when cutting on the
bottom edge of the bar, and PUSH when cutting along the top edge. See Figure 3.
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