General Working Instruction - Husqvarna 316EL Owner's Manual

General Working Instructions
KICKBACK ZONE
What is kickback ?
WARNING!
STOP
Kickback is the sudden, rearward jerk of the saw that
can occur if the kickback zone of the bar touches an
object. Most kickbacks are small. They can cause the
bar tip to jump only a few inches and pose little danger.
However, a kickback can also be very powerful.
If you are not paying attention and/or have a poor grip,
the saw can be thrown all the way back at you.
If the chain is still running, and it hits you, it will
severely cut you.
Rotational Kickback.
Kickback can occur when the upper tip of the guide bar,
the kickback zone, touches something, such as a trunk,
branch or other object.
When the nose is used, only one or two cutters engage
the wood at a given time. As a result, the chain might
grab or jam. When the chain gets blocked and stops,
the reaction will cause the guide bar to kick back.
It can be a lightning fast reverse reaction kicking the
guide bar back at you.
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Kickback can be sudden and
violent, and may throw the
bar and saw chain back at
you, inflicting serious or fatal
injury. A good understanding
of this phenomenon and how
it can be avoided is a must
when working with an electric
saw.