Operation Manual

2.3.2 OVERLOAD PROTECTION.

2.3.3 KICKBACK. (See Fig. 2)

To avoid kickback:

- Saw with guide bar at a flat angle

- Never work with a loose, widely stretched or the heavily worn out chain:

- Ensure chain is sharpened correctly:

- Never saw above shoulder height:

- Never work with the tip of the guide bar:

- Always hold the chain saw firmly with both hands

- Always use a low kickback chain:

- Apply the metal gripping teeth for leverage:

- Ensure correct chain tension:

2.3.4 GENERAL BEHAVIOR.

Always hold the chain saw firmly with both hands. Front grip with the left hand and rear

grip with the right hand. Fully

grip both handles at all times during operation. Never

operate the chainsaw using only one hand. Ensure the power cord is located to the rear,

away from the chain and wood and so positioned that it will not be caught on branches

or material

during cutting. (See Fig.2)

Overloading (e.g. blocking of the cutting blade, blade teeth jammed) causes the

machine to stop and the overload protector will be activated.

Kickback is the sudden backward/upward motion of the chain saw, occurring when the

chain (at the tip of the chain bar) comes in contact with a log or wood, or when the chain

becomes jammed.

When kickback occurs the chain saw reacts unpredictably and can cause severe injuries

to the operator or bystanders.

Particular attention must be given when sawing sideward, slanted or during length cuts,

as the spiked bumper usually can not be applied.

Use the chainsaw only with secure footing. Hold the chainsaw at the right-hand side of

your body. (See Fig.3a)