Safety, Rules for safe operation, Safety cs-450 – Echo CS-450 User Manual

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SAFETY

CS-450

SAFETY

Rules For Safe Operation

Kickback Safety Precautions for Chain Saw Users

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.

The tip guard device is not installed on the guide bar when you
purchase your ECHO chain saw. The tip guard can be used in a
majority of cutting operations, and is especially recommended
for beginners, homeowners, or chain saw novices. Most cutting
operations can be accomplished with the tip guard in place.

Do not rely exclusively upon the safety devices built into your
saw. As a chain saw user, you should take several steps to
keep your cutting jobs free from accident or injury.

1. With a basic understanding of kickback, you can reduce or

eliminate the element of surprise. Sudden surprise
contributes to accidents.

2. Keep a good firm grip on the saw with both hands, the right

hand on the rear handle, and the left hand on the front
handle, when the engine is running. 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. Don’t let go.

3. Make sure that 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 obstruction which could be hit
while you are operating the saw.

4. Cut at high engine speeds.

5. Do not overreach or cut above shoulder height.

6. Follow manufacturer’s sharpening and maintenance

instructions for the saw chain.

7. Only use replacement bars and chains specified by the

manufacturer or the equivalent.

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Rotational kickback

Chain moving downward at impact

Kickback Danger Zone

Linear kickback

Kickback

Pinch