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handed operation. A chain saw is intended for two‑handed
use only.
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Keep the handles dry, clean, and free of oil or grease.
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Do not allow dirt, debris, or sawdust to build up on the
motor or outside air vents.
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Stop the chain saw before setting it down.
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Do not cut vines and/or small under brush.
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Use extreme caution when cutting small size brush and
saplings because slender material may catch the saw chain
and be whipped toward you or pull you off balance.
Chain Saw Names and Terms
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Bucking ‑ The process of cross cutting a felled tree or log
into lengths.
Motor Brake (if equipped) ‑ A device used to stop the saw
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chain when the trigger is released.
Chain Saw Powerhead ‑ A chain saw without the saw
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chain and guide bar.
Drive Sprocket or Sprocket ‑ The toothed part that drives
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the saw chain.
Felling ‑ The process of cutting down a tree.
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Felling Back Cut ‑ The final cut in a tree felling operation
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made on the opposite side of the tree from the notching cut.
Front Handle ‑ The support handle located at or toward
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the front of the chain saw.
Front Hand Guard ‑ A structural barrier between the front
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handle of a chain saw and the guide bar, typically located
close to the hand position on the front handle.
Guide Bar ‑ A solid railed structure that supports and
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guides the saw chain.
Scabbard/Guide Bar Cover ‑ Enclosure fitted over guide
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bar to help prevent tooth contact when saw is not in use.
Kickback ‑ The backward or upward motion, or both of the
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guide bar occurring when the saw chain near the nose of
the top area of the guide bar contacts any object such as a
log or branch, or when the wood closes in and pinches the
saw chain in the cut.
Kickback, Pinch ‑ The rapid pushback of the saw which
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can occur when the wood closes in and pinches the moving
saw chain in the cut along the top of the guide bar.
Kickback, Rotational ‑ The rapid upward and backward
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motion of the saw which can occur when the moving saw
chain near the upper portion of the tip of the guide bar
contacts an object, such as a log or branch.
Limbing ‑ Removing the branches from a fallen tree.
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Low‑Kickback Chain ‑ A chain that complies with the
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kickback performance requirements of ANSI B175.1–2012
(when tested on a representative sample of chain saws.)
Normal Cutting Position ‑ Those positions assumed in
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performing the bucking and felling cuts.
Notching Undercut ‑ A notch cut in a tree that directs the
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tree's fall.
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Rear Handle ‑ The support handle located at or toward
the rear of the saw.
Reduced Kickback Guide Bar ‑ A guide bar which has
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been demonstrated to reduce kickback significantly.
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Replacement Saw Chain ‑ A chain that complies with
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kickback performance requirements of ANSI B175.1–2012
when tested with specific chain saws. It may not meet
the ANSI performance requirements when used with
other saws.
Saw Chain ‑ A loop of chain having cutting teeth, that cut
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the wood,and that is driven by the motor and is supported
by the guide bar.
Ribbed Bumper ‑ The ribs used when felling or bucking to
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pivot the saw and maintain position while sawing.
Switch ‑ A device that when operated will complete or
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interrupt an electrical power circuit to the motor of the
chain saw.
Switch Linkage ‑ The mechanism that transmits motion
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from a trigger to the switch.
Switch Lockout ‑ A movable stop that prevents
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the unintentional operation of the switch until
manually actuated.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING: To reduce risk of injury:
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Before any use, be sure everyone using this unit
reads and understands all safety instructions and
other information contained in this manual.
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Save these instructions and review frequently.
WARNING: When using electric gardening appliances,
basic safety precautions should always be followed to
reduce risk of fire, electric shock, and personal injury,
including the following.
1 . Avoid Dangerous Environment – Don't use appliances
in damp or wet locations.
2 . Don't Use In Rain.
3 . Keep Children Away – All visitors should be kept at a
distance from work area.
4 . Dress Properly – Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry.
They can be caught in moving parts. Use of rubber gloves
and substantial footwear is recommended when working
outdoors. Wear protective hair covering to contain
long hair.
5 . Use Safety Glasses – Always use face or dust mask if
operation is dusty.
6 . Use Right Appliance – Do not use appliance for any job
except that for which it is intended.
7 . Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) protection
should be provided on the circuit(s) or outlet(s) to
be used for the gardening appliance. Use a residual
current device with a tripping current of 30mA or less.
Receptacles are available having built‑in GFCI protection
and may be used for this measure of safety.
8 . Warning – To reduce the risk of electric shock, use
only with an extension cord intended for outdoor
use, such as an extension cord of cord type SW‑A,
SOW‑A, STW‑A, STOW‑A, SJW‑A, SJOW‑A, SJTW‑A. or
SJTOW‑A.
9 . Extension Cord – Make sure your extension cord is in
good condition. When using an extension cord, be
sure to use one heavy enough to carry the current
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