Powerplus POW64251 CHAINSAW 2400W 400MM EN - Manual (Page 11)

POW64251
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10.5 Kickback
If the upper part of the guide-bar nose should
inadvertently be allowed to Touch against some rigid
objects, such as the bole of the tree when sawing off
branches, or some immediately adjacent object, a trunk
lying close to the one that is to be cut through, for
instance, the saw with the guide bar may kick back and
upwards against the operator in the direction of the arrow
in Fig.4.
Such dangerous kickbacks can largely be avoided by working quietly and with forethought in
the following manner:
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While sawing, always watch the guide-bar nose
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Never attempt to cut with the nose of the guide bar.
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Take care when cutting thin and springy branches. The saw chain can easily catch against
them.
Particular care must be taken when inserting the saw with the guide bar to complete an
already started cut.
10.6 Push-back
Push-back will occur it an attempt is made to
saw with the saw chain at the top the guide
bar, if this part of the saw chain touches
against some rigid object or if it jams in the
cut.
10.7 Pull-forward
If the spiked stop is not set against the timber
that is to be sawn, the chain at the bottom of
the guide bar will pull the saw forward if the
chain jams or comes against some solid
object in the timber.
It is therefore important to saw with the
spiked stop against the timber whenever
possible.
11 HOW TO WORK WITH THE CHAIN SAW
Each time you are about to start work, check that the saw is in perfect condition. It is
particularly important to ensure that the guide bar is properly fitted, that the chain is correctly
tensioned and that the chain brake is functioning correctly.
Before using the saw for the first time it is advisable to practise cutting logs on a saw-horse or
something alike.
When working with the chain saw, care should be taken to keep the extension cord away from
the saw chain.