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Avoiding kickbacks

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ENGLISH General Working Instructions Avoiding kickbacks Following the guidelines listed below will help avoid kickbacks: • Use proper working techniques. • Do not engage the kickback danger zone. • Maintain a proper grip. • Avoid unsafe and off-balance working positions. • Cut at high chain speed. • Keep workpiece secure. • Make sure work area is free of obstructions. • Stay alert. Proper working techniques The only way to avoid kickbacks and other common hazards associated with chain saws is by using the proper working techniques. Avoid these situations: Do not engage the kickback danger zone when cutting. A kickback can only occur when the kickback danger zone on the tip of the bar is in contact with something, so kickbacks may be avoided entirely by not cutting with that part. Ensure that the work area is free from obstructions. Do not let the nose of the guide bar come into contact with logs, branches or other objects which are often in close proximity to the cut. 22

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General Working Instructions
Avoiding kickbacks
Following the guidelines listed below will help avoid
kickbacks:
•
Use proper working techniques.
•
Do not engage the kickback danger zone.
•
Maintain a proper grip.
•
Avoid unsafe and off-balance working positions.
•
Cut at high chain speed.
•
Keep workpiece secure.
•
Make sure work area is free of obstructions.
•
Stay alert.
Proper working techniques
The only way to avoid kickbacks and other common
hazards associated with chain saws is by using the
proper working techniques.
Avoid these situations:
Do not engage the kickback danger zone when cutting.
A kickback can only occur when the kickback
danger zone on the tip of the bar is in contact with
something, so kickbacks may be avoided entirely
by not cutting with that part.
Ensure that the work area is free from obstructions.
Do not let the nose of the guide bar come into contact
with logs, branches or other objects which are often in
close proximity to the cut.