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■ KICKBACK AND PINCHING SAFETY
PRECAUTIONS
Beware of kickback!
Kickback can occur whenever the tip of the guide
bar touches an object while the saw is operating.
Kickback may force the bar up and back toward the
operator with lightning-like speed!
Beware of pinching.
Pinching the saw along the tip of the guide bar may
force the bar back rapidly toward the operator.
Pinching can occur whenever wood closes in
around the moving chain.
Both kickback and pinching may cause you to lose
control of the pole pruner which could result in
serious personal injury. Do not rely exclusively
on the safety device built into the pruner! You
must take several steps to keep your jobs free from
accident or injury:
1. Understand kickback and pinching! You can
reduce or eliminate the element of surprise.
Sudden surprises contributes to accidents.
2. Keep a firm grip on the pole pruner with both
hands whenever the engine is running. A firm
grip will help you reduce the affects of kickback
and pinching as well as maintain control of the
machine.
3. Make sure the area in which you are cutting is
free from obstructions. Do not let the nose of the
guide bar contact a log, branch, or any other
obstructions which could be hit while you
operation the pole pruner.
4. Cut at high engine speeds.
5. Follow the manufacturer's instructions for
sharpening and maintaining the chain.
6. Use only the replacement bar and chain or
equivalent as specified by the manufacturer.
WARNING
5. For safe operation