Causes Of Kickback And How The User Can Prevent It - pellenc Selion C21 HD User Manual

CAUSES OF KICKBACK AND HOW THE USER CAN PREVENT IT

Kickback can occur if the front or end of the chain guide
touches an object or if the cut in the wood closes and
traps the cutting chain in the cut.
In some cases, contact with the end of the chain guide
can suddenly cause the chain guide to kick upwards and
backwards towards the user.
If the cutting chain is trapped on the upper part of the
chain guide, the chain guide can abruptly push back
towards the user.
Either of these reactions can cause a loss of control
of the saw, likely to lead to serious injury. Do not rely
exclusively on the safety features built into your saw. The user of the chainsaw must take all necessary
measures to prevent risks of accident or injury when cutting.
Kickbacks result from incorrect use of the tool and/or incorrect operating conditions or procedures, and can
be avoided by taking the appropriate precautions specified below:
• Hold the saw firmly in both hands with your thumbs and fingers around the handles of the saw,
and position your body and arms so that you can resist the force of the kickback. The force of the
kickback can be controlled by the operator if appropriate measures have been taken . Do not let go of the
chainsaw .
• Do not stretch your arms out too far and do not cut above shoulder height. This helps prevent
unwanted contact with the end and facilitates control of the chainsaw in unforeseen situations .
• There are different models of chains according to the work to be done. Only use genuine
PELLENC chains and chain guides. Incorrect chain guides and replacement chains can cause the chain
to break and/or kickbacks .
• Follow the chainsaw chain sharpening and servicing instructions. Reduction in the depth gauge
level can lead to increased kickbacks .
Increased safety with three revolutionary PELLENC technologies!
The first safety feature is PELLENC's electronically-triggered kick-back sensor: this mechanism
instantaneously applies an electric chain brake in case of a fall or kick-back, and it is eight times more
sensitive than a combustion engine chainsaw chain brake.
The second safety feature is provided by the tool's self-diagnostic system: When the tool is first used, the
SELION C21 HD checks that the electronic kick-back sensor is operational, and if this is the case, the tool
can operate!
Finally, the third safety feature arises from the use of OREGON low kick-back chains: if there is a kick-
back, it will be less severe than with a standard chainsaw.
Globally, the SELION C21 HD is safer than conventional chainsaws
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