EGO CS1400E Operating Manual page 12

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Plan the work, ensuring an obstacle-free work area and, in the case of
felling, at least one escape path from the falling tree.
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When felling, keep bystanders at least two tree lengths away.
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If situations occur which are not covered in this manual, use care and
good judgment. Contact EGO Customer Service for assistance.
CAUSES AND OPERATOR PREVENTION OF KICKBACK (Fig. 1, 2, 3 & 4)
Kickback may occur when the nose
or tip of the guide bar touches an
object, or when the wood closes in
and pinches the saw chain in the cut.
Tip contact in some cases may cause
a sudden reverse reaction, kicking
the guide bar up and back towards
the operator.
Pinching the saw chain along the
top of the guide bar may push the
guide bar rapidly back towards the
operator.
Either of these reactions may cause
you to lose control of the saw which
could result in serious personal
injury. Do not rely exclusively upon
the safety devices built into your
saw.
As a chain saw user, you should take
several steps to keep your cutting
jobs free from accident or injury.
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56V LITHIUM-ION CORDLESS CHAIN SAW
1
2
3
Linear kickback
Rotational
kickback
Kickback
danger zone
Pinch