3MS 200 T
English / USA
Kickback safety precautions
!Warning!
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. Do not rely
exclusively upon the safety devices built
into your saw. As a chainsaw user, you
should take several steps to keep your
cutting jobs free from accident or injury.
– With a basic understanding of
kickback, you can reduce or
eliminate the element of surprise.
Sudden surprise contributes to
accidents;
– 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 saw
handles. A firm grip will help you
reduce kickback and maintain
control of the saw. Don’t let go;
– 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 that could
be hit while you are operating the
saw;
– Cut at high engine speeds;
– Do not overreach or cut above
shoulder height;
– Follow the manufacturer’s
sharpening and maintenance
instructions for the saw chain;
– Only use replacement bars and
chains specified by the
manufacturer or the equivalent.
Other safety precautions
– Do not operate a chainsaw with one
hand! Serious injury to the operator,
helpers, bystanders or any
combination of these persons may
result from one-handed operation. A
chainsaw is intended for two-
handed use.
– Do not operate a chainsaw when
you are fatigued;
– Use safety footwear; snug-fitting
clothing; protective gloves; and eye,
hearing and head protection
devices;
– Use caution when handling fuel.
Move the chainsaw at least 10 feet
(3 m) from the fueling point before
starting the engine;
– Do not allow other persons to be
near the chainsaw when starting or
cutting with the chainsaw. Keep
bystanders and animals out of the
work area;
– Do not start cutting until you have a
clear work area, secure footing, and
a planned retreat path from the
falling tree;
– Keep all parts of your body away
from the saw chain when the engine
is running;
– Before you start the engine, make
sure that the saw chain is not
contacting anything;
– Carry the chainsaw with the engine
stopped, the guide bar and saw
chain to the rear, and the muffler
away from your body;
– Do not operate a chainsaw that is
damaged, improperly adjusted, or
not completely and securely
assembled. Be sure that the saw
chain stops moving when the
throttle control trigger is released;
– Shut off the engine before setting
the chainsaw down;
– Use extreme caution when cutting
small-size brush and saplings
because slender material may catch
the saw chain and be whipped
towards you or pull off balance;
Safety precautions for
chainsaw users
