Qualcast YT4353-02 Instruction Manual

Qualcast YT4353-02 Instruction Manual Manual pdf 18 page image

18Helpline No 0333 2000 336KICKBACKPreparationHWarning: kickback may occur when the nose or tip of the guide bar touches an object, or whenthe wood closes in and pinches the saw chain in the cut. Tip contact in some cases may causea 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 backtowards the operator, either of these reactions may cause you to lose control of the saw whichcould result in serious injury to user.Kickback safety devices on this sawThis saw has a low-kickback chain and reduced kickback guide bar , both items reduce thechance of kickback, kickback can still occur with this saw.Properly install front hand guard, this item can reduce injures from kickback, do not removefront hand guard, do not replace front hand guard with substitute.The following steps will reduce the risk of kickback.Use both hands to grip saw while saw is running. Use firm grip. Thumbs and fingers must wraparound saw handles.Keep all safety items in place on saw make sure they work properly.Do not overreach or cut above shoulder height.Keep solid footing and balance at all times.Stand slightly to left side of saw. This keeps your body from being in direct line with chain.Do not let guide bar nose touch anything when chain is moving