Operator`s manual

Chainsaw Safety
WHAT IS KICKBACK?
Kickback is the violent backward and/or upward motion of the
chainsaw guide bar occurring when the chain near the nose or
tip of the guide bar contacts any object, such as another log
or branch, or when the wood closes in and pinches the saw
chain in the cut.
BE AWARE OF KICKBACK
1. Be alert at
all times to
guard against
a possible
kickback
reaction.
Always be
aware of the
position of your bar’s nose.
2. Different models of cutting chain are available for most
cutting tasks. Use the chain suitable for your type of
cutting, with the lowest kickback potential.
3. Narrow-nose bars, such as Oregon
®
Double Guard
®
bars, are recommended for maximum kickback safety.
WEAR PROPER CLOTHING
AND PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT
Dress properly – do not wear clothing that is too
tight or too loose.
NOTE
Wear hard hat to
protect head.
Wear gloves to prevent
slippage and to protect
hands.
Wear heavy boots to
protect legs and feet.
Wear protective chaps
to protect legs.
Wear ear muffs or plugs
to protect ears.
Wear safety goggles or
face shield to protect eyes.
POTENTIAL KICKBACK SITUATION
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