Causes And Operator Prevention Of Kickback - FLORABEST FKS 2200 G4 Originalbetriebsanleitung

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Follow instructions for lubricat-
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ing, chain tensioning and chang-
ing accessories. Improperly tensioned
or lubricated chain may either break
Keep handles dry, clean, and
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free from oil and grease. Greasy,
oily handles are slippery causing loss
Cut wood only. Do not use chain
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saw for purposes not intended.
For example: do not use chain
saw for cutting plastic, masonry
or non-wood building materials.
hazardous situation
Causes and operator
prevention of kickback
here. You can avoid kickbacks by
exercising caution and using a cor-
rect sawing technique.
Fig. 1
• Kickback may occur when the nose or
or when the wood closes in and pinch-
es the saw chain in the cut
• Tip contact in some cases may cause
a sudden reverse reaction, kicking the
guide bar up and back towards the
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• Pinching the saw chain along the top
bar rapidly back towards the operator.
could result in serious personal injury.
devices built into your saw. As a chain
saw user, you should take several steps
cident or injury.
or incorrect operating procedures or condi-
tions and can be avoided by taking proper
precautions as given below:
Maintain a firm grip, with
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thumbs and fingers encircling
the chain saw handles, with
both hands on the saw and po-
sition your body and arm to al-
low you to resist kickback forc-
es.
saw.
Do not overreach and do not cut
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above shoulder height. This helps
prevent unintended tip contact and
in unexpected situations.
Only use replacement bars and
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chains specified by the manu-
facturer. Incorrect replacement bars
and chains may cause chain breakage
Follow the manufacturer´s
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sharpening and maintenance
instructions for the saw chain.
Decreasing the depth gauge height
can lead to increased kickback.
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