Kickback Safety Devices On This Saw - Lista MPB-20 Manual De Instrucciones

against the wood. The wood should be as close to
the saw body as possible. Hold saw firmly in place
to avoid possible bouncing or skating (sideways
movement) of saw.
7) Guide the saw using light pressure and do not
put excessive force on the saw, letting the saw
do its work. The motor will overload and can burn
out. It will do the job better and safer at the rate for
which it was intended.
8) Remove the saw from a cut with the saw
running at full speed. Stop the saw by releasing
the On/off Switch. Make sure the chain has
stopped before setting the saw down.
9) Keep practicing on scrap logs in a secure
working area until you are comfortable, using a
fluid motion and a steady cutting rate.
THE CHAIN BREAK (BUILT-IN, MANUAL) (SEE
FIG. G)
The manual chain brake is a safety mechanism
activated through the front hand guard when
kickback occurs. Chain stops immediately.
The following function check should be carried out
at regular intervals.
1. Manual chain brake: push front hand guard
forward (position 2) and try starting the chain
saw. The chain must not start. To deactivate
the kickback brake, pull hand guard backwards
(position 1), and release on/off switch. (See
component list for on/off switch location)
G

KICKBACK SAFETY DEVICES ON THIS SAW

This saw has a low-kickback chain and reduced
kickback guide bar. Both items reduce the chance
of kickback. However, kickback can still occur with
this saw.
The following steps will reduce the risk of
kickback.
• Use both hands to grip saw while saw is
running. Use firm grip. Thumbs and fingers must
wrap around saw handles.
K• eep all safety items in place on saw. Make sure
they work properly.
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• Do not overreach or cut above shoulder height.
• Keep solid footing and balance at all times.
• Stand slightly to the left side of saw. This keeps
your body from being in direct line with chain.
• Do not let guide bar nose touch anything when
chain is moving.
• Never try cutting through two logs at same time.
Only cut one log at a time.
• Do not bury the Guide Bar nose or try plunge cut
(boring into wood using guide bar nose).
• Watch for shifting of wood or other forces that
may pinch chain.
• Use extreme caution when reentering a previous
cut.
• Use only the low-kickback chain and Guide
Bar that were supplied with this chain saw or
recommended.
• Never use a dull or loose chain. Keep chain
sharp with proper tension.
HOW TO USE SAW SAFELY
1. Use the chain saw only with secure footing.
2. Hold the chain saw at the right-hand side of
your body (See Fig. H).
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3. The Chain must be running at full speed before
it makes contact with the wood.
4. Do not operate the chain saw with arms fully
extended, attempt to saw areas which are difficult
to reach, or stand on a ladder while sawing (See
Fig. I).
Never use the chain saw above shoulder
height.
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