INSTALLATION AND USE KICK GUARD WARNING Read Rules for Safe Operation and Installation Carefully Prevents Rotational Chain Saw Kickbacks when Properly Installed.
Contents Page Introduction/Safety ......................................................................................................................................................... 2 Installing Kick Guard ...................................................................................................................................................... 3 Operating Saw With Kick Guard Installed .........................................................................................................
Installing Kick Guard Tools Needed: Two (2) 11 mm (7/16 in.) Wrenches ASYMMETRICAL For saws with Kick Guard P/N 28949 and symmetrical or asymmetrical low-kick type guide bars. 1. Install bolt (A) in rear hole (B) of Kick Guard and through front hole (C) in guide bar. 2. IMPORTANT: Dimple in Kick Guard (D) must engage recess in guide bar (E). 3. Tighten nut (F) and bolt (A) until snug. Make certain Kick Guard is flush against guide bar. 4. Tighten nut (F) 1/8 additional turn. 5.
Operating Saw With Kick Guard Installed CAUTION: The Kick Guard protects against kickback but is not a general insurance against “accidents” with a chain saw. Therefore, wear proper attire and protective articles. Practice correct positioning of the saw, correct posture and stance, and use the proper grip on the saw handles at all times. These things are covered in your Instruction Manual. 1.
Operating Saw With Kick Guard Installed Fig. 4 CUT UP CLOSE WITH MASONRY WALLS IF SAW HAS KICK GUARD KICK GUARD HAS CONTACTED AN OBSTRUCTION BUT THERE IS NO KICKBACK Fig. 5 4. When cutting piled up brush, don’t stick the saw blade into the pile unless it has a Kick Guard. (See Fig. 6.) Fig. 6 5. Reaching above chest height to cut is extremely hazardous. Even with a Kick Guard you must maintain good position of your feet so as to keep your balance.
Operating Saw Without Kick Guard Danger: Beware of the danger of kickback! The Kick Guard must be removed for any operation requiring use of the nose section for cutting, or for drawing the nose through a cut. Read your Instruction Manual before operating saw without Kick Guard.
Technical Data These guide bar and chain combinations are certified in accordance with ANSI B175.1-2000 and CSA Z62.3 standards. MODEL BAR LENGTH 12" DOUBLE GUARD BAR KICK GUARD SAW CHAIN ECHO P/N (OEM P/N) EC H O PART NO.
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