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TO AVOID
KICKBACK
The best protection from personal injury that may
result from Kickback is to avoid Kickback situations.
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Hold the chain saw firmly with both hands and
maintain a secure grip.
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Be aware of the location of the guide bar nose at
all times (Fig. 2).
FIGURE 2
Do not let the bar contactthe ground
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Never bring the nose of the guide bar in contact
with any object. Do not cut limbs with the nose of
the guide bar. Be especially careful with small,
tough limbs, small-size brush, and saplings which
may easily catch the chain.
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Don't overreach.
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Don't cut above shoulder height. Do not use a
chain saw while standing on a tree or laddeH
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Begin and continue cutting at full throttle.
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Cut only one lot at a time.
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Use extreme caution when re-entering a previous
cut.
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Do not attempt plunge cuts if you are not familiar
with these cutting techniques.
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Be alert of shifting log or other forces that may
cause the cut to close and pinch the chain.
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Maintain saw chain properly. Cut with a correctly
sharpened, properly tensioned chain at all times
(Use a 4.5-mm file).
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Stand to the side of cutting path of the chain saw.
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If the cut closes on the bar, STOP the saw. Use a
wedge to free the saw. Do not try to free it by
pulling the handle.
WARNING:
A dull or improperly sharpened chain may
increase the dsk of Kickback. Always cut with a
properly sharpened saw. Improper lowering of the
depth gauges also increases the chance of kickback.
ABOUT
THE CHAIN
BRAKE
The main components of the chain brake assembly
are the lever-handguard and a brake band around the
clutch drum. The brake is automatically engaged when
kickback occurs. When engaged, the brake band
clamps down around the clutch drum, stopping both
the drum and the chain in less than 1/10 of one
s_cond. The chain brake can also be engaged
manually by pushing the lever-handguard towards the
front of the saw until a loud click is heard. The saw
should not be run above idle for more than a few
seconds with the brake engaged; otherwise damage to
the saw will occur.
To propedy disengage the chain brake; firmly pull the
lever-hand guard back towards the handle (Fig. 3) until
a loud click is heard. Failure to completely disengage
the brake propedy will cause excessive heat build-up
on the brake band which, in turn, can cause severe
damage to the saw body.
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RGURE 3
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Lever.handguard
CUSTOMER
RESPONSIBILITIES
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Read and observe the safety rules.
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Follow a regular schedule in maintaining, caring
and using your chain saw.
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Follow the instructions under the Maintenance and
Storage sections of this manual.
SPECIAL NOTICE:
For usel:s on U.S. Forest Land
and in some states, including California (Public
Resources Code 4442 and 4443), Idaho, Maine,
Minnesota, New Jersey, Oregon and Washington:
Certain internal combustion engines operated on
forest, brush, and/or grass-covered land in the above
areas are required to be equipped with a spark
arrestor, maintained for the prevention of fire. Check
with your state or local authorities for regulations •
pertaining to these requirements. Failure to follow
these requirements is a violation of the law. This unit
is not factory-equipped
with a spark arrestor;,
however, a spark arrestor is available as an optional
part. If a spark arrestor is required in your area,
contact your Authorized Service Center for the correct
kit.
Your new chain saw has been assembled at the
factory. No further assembly is necessary.
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Read these instructions and the operating manual in
its entirety before you attempt to operate your new
chain saw.
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