Maintain Control; Reduce The Chance Of Kickback - Craftsman 358.341060 Operator's Manual

when t he wood c loses inand pinches
the saw chain i nthe cut. The Computed
Kickback Angle ( CKA) listed o nyour
saw and listed i nthe following CKA
Table represents the angle o fkickback
your bar a nd chain c ombinations will
have w hen t ested inaccordance with
CSA and ANSI standards. Computed
angles represented inthe CKA column
indicate total energy and angle
associated without achain b rake. When
purchasing replacements, consider-
ations should begiven t othe lower CKA
values. Inall c ases, lower CKA values
represent asafer operating environment
for t he user.
Do not r ely exclusively upon t he safety
devices built i nto your s aw.
• Either ofthese r eactions may cause
you tolose control ofthe saw which
could r esult inserious injury.
• Pinching the saw chain a long t he tip
ofthe guide b ar m ay push t he guide
bar r apidly back t oward the operator.
• Tip contact insome c ases m ay
cause a lightning fast R EACTION,
kicking the guide b ar u pand back
toward the operator.
CKA TABLE
BAR
CHAIN
MODEL P/N Length P/N CKA
358.341060 71-36366 16" 71-3629 20 °
REDUCE THE CHANCE OF
KICKBACK
The following precautions should be fol-
lowed to minimize kickback:
• Grip saw firmly. Hold chain saw firmly
with both hands when motor is run-
ning. Use a firm grip with thumbs and
fingers encircling chain saw handles.
• Do not over reach.
• Keep proper footing and balance at
all times.
• Don't let the nose of the guide bar
contact a log, branch, ground or oth-
er obstruction.
• Don't cut above shoulder height.
• Use devices such as low kickback
chain, and special guide bars that
reduce the risks associated with
kickback.
• Only use replacement bars and
chains specified by the manufacturer
or the equivalent.
Avoid Pinch-Kickback:
• Be extremely aware of situations or
obstructions that can cause material
to pinch the top of or otherwise stop
the chain.
• Do not cut more than one log at a
time.
• Do not twist the saw as the bar is
withdrawn from an undercut when
bucking.
Avoid Pull-In:
• Always begin cutting with the saw at
full speed and the saw housing
against wood.
• Use wedges made of plastic or
wood. Never use metal to hold the
cut open.
MAINTAIN CONTROL:
The following precautions should be
followed to minimize kickback.
• A good, firm grip on the saw with
both hands will help you maintain
control. Don't let go. Grip the rear
handle with your right hand whether
you are right or left handed.
Right __Leff Hand
• Wrap the fingers of your left hand
over and around the front handlebar,
and your left thumb under the front
handlebar.
• When making bucking or pruning
cuts, position your left hand on the
front handlebar so it is in a straight
line with your right hand on the rear
handle. Stand slightly to the left side
of the saw to keep your body from
being in a direct line with the cutting
chain. Keep your left arm straight
with the elbow locked.
• Stand with your weight evenly bal-
anced on both feet.
• Do not overreach. You could be drawn
or thrown off balance and lose control.
• Do not cut above shoulder height. It
is difficult to maintain control of saw
above shoulder height.
KICKBACK SAFETY FEATURES
WARNING: The following features
are included on your saw to help re-