Safety Warnings; Pushback And Pull-In - Remington POLE SAW 8FT Manual

SAFETY
WARNINGS
Make certain you read
and understand all
Safety Warnings on
pages 2 through 5.
Improper use of this
chain saw can cause
severe injury or death
from fire, electrical
shock, body contact
with moving chain, or
failing wood.
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• Do not let guide bar nose touch anything when chain is moving (see Figure 1).
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Do Not Let
, _ Guide Bar
90 °
Quadrant
Figure 1 - Kickback Hazard Example.
Do Not Let Nose of Guide Bar Touch Object While Chain is Moving
• Never try cutting through two logs at same time. Only cut one log at a time.
• Do not bur'/- guide bar nose or tryplunge cut (boring into wood using guide bar
nose).
• Watch for shifting of wood or other forces that may pinch chain.
• Use extreme caution when re-entering a previous cut.
• Use low-kickback chain and guide bar supplied with this chain saw. Only
replace these parts with chains and guide bars listed in this manual.
t • Never use dull or loose chain. Keep chain sharp with proper tension.
I • Do not hand sharpen chain on automatic chain sharpening (Fast Sharp) models.
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i Saw Maintenance and Kickback Safety
Follow maintenance instructions in this manual. Proper cleaning of saw and chain
and guide bar maintenance can reduce chances of kickback. Inspect and maintain
saw after each use. This will increase the service life of your saw. Note: Even with
proper sharpening, risk of kicklSack can increase with each sharpening.
PUSHBACK AND PULL-IN
Avoid pushback and pull-in. These hazards can cause you to lose
control of chain saw. Pushback or pull-in can cause severe injury.
Cause Of Pushback and Pull-In
Pushback may occur while cutting with top of guide bar. Pushback will force saw
back towards you. Pull-in may occur while cutting with bottom of guide bar. Pull-in
will force saw in towards wood you are cutting. These hazards can occur if chain is
pinched, caught, or contacts a non-wood object.
The following steps will reduce the risk of pushback or pull-in.
• Use both hands to =_'ip saw while saw is running. Use firm grip. Thumbs and
fingers must wrap around saw handles.
• Do not overreach or cut above shoulder height.
• Keep solid footing and balance.
• Stand slightly to left side of saw. This keeps your body from being in direct line
with chain.
• Have saw running at full speed before starting a cut.
• When cutting, make sure spike of saw is against wood (pull-in only). See
Product Identification, page 6, to locate spike.
• Never try cutting through two logs at same time. Only cut one log at a time.
• Watch for shifting of log or other forces that may pinch chain.
• Use extreme caution when re-entering a previous cut.
• Do not twist saw when removing guide bar from undercut.
• Use wedges made of plastic, wood, or light alloy (never steel or iron) to hold cut open.
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