Kickback Safety Precautions For Chain Saw Users - T.I.P. Cross Tools CKS 1200 V Traducción De Las Instrucciones De Uso Originales

18. Operate the chain saw only in well ventilated areas. Never start or
19. Do not operate the chain saw in a tree unless specially trained to do
20. When transporting your chain saw, make sure the appropriate guide
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Kickback safety precautions for chain saw users

ATTENTION:
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 on the safety devices built into your saw. As a chain
saw user you should take several steps to keep cutting jobs free from ac-
cident or injury.
21. With a basic understanding of kickback you can reduce or eliminate the
22. Keep a good grip on the saw with both hands, the right hand on the rear
23. Make certain that the area in which you are cutting is free from ob-
24. Cut at high engine speeds.
25. Do not overreach or cut above shoulder height.
26. Follow the manufacturer's sharpening and maintenance instructions for
27. Only use replacement bars and chains specified by the manufacturer or
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run the engine inside a closed room or building. Exhaust fumes
contain dangerous carbon monoxide.
so.
bar scabbard is in place.
element of surprise. Sudden surprise contributes to accidents.
handle. and the left hand on the front handle. when the engine is run-
ning 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.
structions. Do not let the nose of the guide bar contact a log, branch, or
any other obstruction which could be hit while you are operating the
saw.
the saw chain.
the equivalent.
Translation of original operating instructions
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