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A moment of inattention while operating
chain saws may cause entanglement of your
clothing or body with the saw chain.
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reversed hand configuration increases the risk
of personal injury and should never be done.
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Saw chains contacting a “live” wire may make
exposed metal parts of the power tool “live” and
could give the operator an electric shock.
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Adequate protective clothing will reduce
personal injury by flying debris or
accidental contact with the saw chain.
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Operation of a chain saw while up in a
tree may result in personal injury.
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surfaces such as ladders may cause a loss
of balance or control of the chain saw.
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in the wood fibres is released the spring
loaded limb may strike the operator and/
or throw the chain saw out of control.
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may catch the saw chain and be whipped
toward you or pull you off balance.
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#,)%,7),V#%2"$%$.*%3'"9*%+,(%4&W*(1 Proper
handling of the chain saw will reduce the likelihood
of accidental contact with the moving saw chain.
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Improperly tensioned or lubricated chain may
either break or increase the chance for kickback.
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are slippery causing loss of control.
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Use of the chain saw for operations different than
intended could result in a hazardous situation.
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strong electromagnetic fields that can cause
pacemaker interference or pacemaker failure.
People with pacemakers should consult
their physician(s) for advice.
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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 sudden 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 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.
Kickback is the result of tool misuse and/
or incorrect operating procedures or
conditions and can be avoided by taking
proper precautions as given below:
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X"4X+,4X%2&(4*#1 Kickback forces can be
controlled by the operator, if proper precautions
are taken. Do not let go of the chain saw.