Safety Information - Shindaiwa 300S Owner's/Operator's Manual

Kickback Safety
This saw is equipped with the follow-
ing safety equipment:
1. Manual chain brake.
2. Low kick chain.
Activating the chain brake tightens
a brake band around the chain
drive mechanism, stopping all
chain rotation. The chain brake can
be activated manually, and is also
designed to activate when kickback
energy forces the brake lever
against the operator's left hand.
Low-kick chain that can signifi-
cantly reduce the rotational force of
kickback.
Some Bars are manufactured with a
reduced-radius (smaller) nose. This
special guide bar can reduce
kickback by placing fewer cutters
in the kick- back zone.
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WARNING!
Kickback can
happen
lightning-fast!
WARNING!
To reduce the risk of kickback, all
of the above devices must be
properly installed and in good
repair! Use of other than ANSI
B175.1- 2000 combinations may
result in reduced kickback
protection!
WARNING!
Brake engagement and operation
depend upon proper adjustment!
For proper chain brake testing
and adjustment procedures, see
page 21.