Gardenline PCH25 User Manual - Kickback Safety Precautions
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General Information & Safety Instructions
•Ensureyouuseoil-mixfuel.Ensurethatyoumix25partsunleadedfuelto1part
2-stroke oil. If not, the engine will overheat and cause damage to your chainsaw.
•Neverfillfueltankindoors.Neverfillfueltankwhenengineisrunningorhot.Do
not smoke when filling fuel tank.
Kickback safety precautions
•Kickbackmayoccurwhenthetipoftheguidebartouchesanobject,orwhenthe
wood closes in and pinches the saw chain.
•Ifthebartiporpointcontacts,itcanproducearapidreversereaction,kickingthe
guide bar up and back towards the operator. This is known as rotational kickback.
•Pinchingthesawchainalongthetopoftheguidebarmaypushtheguidebar
rapidly back towards the operator. This is known as pinch kickback.
•Eitherofthesereactionscancauselossofcontrolofthesaw,resultinginserious
personal injury.
•Donotrelyexclusivelyonthesafetydevicesbuiltintoyoursaw.Takethe
following steps to help avoid accident or injury:
•Reducetheelementofsurprisebyunderstandingwhatcauseskickback.
•Keepafirmgriponthechainsawusingbothhands,therighthandontherear
handle and the left hand on the front handle when the motor is running. A firm
grip will help maintain control. Do not let go whilst the motor is running.
•Makesurethattheareaofoperationisfreeofobstructions.Donotletthepoint
of the guide bar contact a log, branch or any other object.
•Usehighspeedswhencutting.
•Donotoverreachorcutaboveshoulderheight.
•Carefullyfollowthesharpeningandmaintenanceinstructionsgiveninthis
manual.
•Useonlyreplacementbarsandchainsspecifiedbythemanufacturer.