Instructions / Assembly

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CS-400 SAFETY

SAFETY

Rules For Safe Operation

Kickback Safety Precautions for Chain Saw Users

KICKBACK may occur when the nose or tip of the guide bar

touches an object, or when the wood closes in and pinches the saw

chain in the cut.

Tip contact in some cases may cause a

lightning fast reverse REACTION, Kicking

the guide bar up and back towards the

operator. Pinching the saw chain along

the top of the guide bar may push the

guide bar rapidly back towards the

operator. Either of these reactions may

cause you to lose control of the saw

which could result in serious personal

injury.

The tip guard device is not installed on

the guide bar when you purchase your

chain saw. The tip guard can be used in a

majority of cutting operations, and is

especially recommended for beginners,

homeowners, or chain saw novices. Most

cutting operations can be accomplished

with the tip guard in place.

Do not rely exclusively upon the safety

devices built into your saw. As a chain

saw user, you should take several steps to keep your cutting jobs free from

accident or injury.

1. With a basic understanding of

kickback, you can reduce or

eliminate the element of surprise.

Sudden surprise contributes to

accidents.

Rotational kickback

Chain moving downward at impact

Kickback Danger Zone