Use and Care Manual

CS-7310P SAFETY
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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.
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.
2. Keep a good firm grip on the saw
with both hands, the right hand
on the rear handle, and the left
hand on the front handle, when
the engine is running. Use a firm
grip with thumbs and fingers encircling the chain saw handles. A firm
grip will help you reduce kickback and maintain control of the saw.
Don’t let go.
Rotational kickback
Rotational kickback
Chain moving downward at impact
Kickback Danger Zone