Causes And Operator Prevention Of Kickback - Ego Power+ CS2000E Operator's Manual

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Always hold the chainsaw with your right hand
on the rear handle and your left hand on the front
handle. Holding the chainsaw with a reversed hand
configuration increases the risk of personal injury and
should never be done.
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Hold the chainsaw by insulated gripping surfaces
only, because the saw chain may contact hidden
wiring. Saw chains contacting a "live" wire may make
exposed metal parts of the power tool "live" and could
give the operator an electric shock.
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Wear eye protection. Further protective equipment for
hearing, head, hands, legs and feet is recommended.
Adequate protective clothing will reduce personal injury by
flying debris or accidental contact with the saw chain.
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Do not operate a chainsaw in a tree, on a ladder, from
a rooftop, or any unstable support. Operation of a
chainsaw in this manner could result in serious personal
injury.
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Always keep proper footing and operate the chainsaw
only when standing on fixed, secure and level surface.
Slippery or unstable surfaces such as ladders may cause
a loss of balance or control of the chainsaw.
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When cutting a limb that is under tension be alert
for spring back. When the tension in the wood fibers is
released the spring loaded limb may strike the operator
and/or throw the chainsaw out of control.
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Use extreme caution when cutting brush and
saplings. The slender material may catch the saw chain
and be whipped toward you or pull you off balance.
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Carry the chainsaw by the front handle with the
chainsaw switched off and away from your body.
When transporting or storing the chainsaw always fit
the guide bar cover. Proper handling of the chainsaw
will reduce the likelihood of accidental contact with the
moving saw chain.
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Follow instructions for lubricating, chain tensioning
and changing accessories. Improperly tensioned or
lubricated chain may either break or increase the
chance for kickback.
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Cut wood only. Do not use chainsaw for purposes
not intended. For example: do not use chainsaw
for cutting plastic, masonry or non-wood building
materials. Use of the chainsaw for operations different
than intended could result in a hazardous situation.
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Do not attempt to fell a tree until you have an
understanding of the risks and how to avoid
them. Serious injury could occur to the operator or
bystanders while felling a tree.
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CAUSES AND OPERATOR PREVENTION OF KICKBACK

Kickback may occur when 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 (Fig. B).
Tip contact in some cases may cause a sudden reverse
reaction, kicking the guide bar up and back towards the
operator (Fig. C).
Pinching the saw chain along the top of the guide bar
may push the guide bar rapidly back towards the operator
(Fig. D).
Either of these reactions may cause you to lose control
of the saw which could result in serious personal injury.
Do not rely exclusively upon the safety devices built into
your saw.
As a chainsaw user, you should take several steps to keep
your cutting jobs free from accident or injury.
Kickback is the result of tool misuse and/or incorrect
operating procedures or conditions and can be avoided by
taking proper precautions as given below:
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Follow all instructions when clearing jammed
material, storing or servicing the chainsaw. Make
sure the switch is off and the battery pack is removed.
Unexpected actuation of the chainsaw while clearing
jammed material or servicing may result in serious
personal injury.
Maintain a firm grip, with thumbs and fingers
encircling the chainsaw handles, with both hands on
the saw and position your body and arm to allow you
to resist kickback forces (Fig. E). Kickback forces can
be controlled by the operator, if proper precautions are
taken. Do not let go of the chainsaw.
Do not overreach and do not cut above shoulder
height. This helps prevent unintended tip contact and
enables better control of the chainsaw in unexpected
situations.
Only use replacement bars and chains specified by
the manufacturer. Incorrect replacement bars and
chains may cause chain breakage and/or kickback.
Follow the manufacturer's sharpening and
maintenance instructions for the saw chain.
Decreasing the depth gauge height can lead to
increased kickback.
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.
Always cut with the unit running at full speed. Fully
squeeze the switch trigger and maintain cutting speed.
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