Kickbacks, Skating, Bouncing And Dropping - Husqvarna 120 Mark II Manual Del Usuario

saw chain may jump off and cause serious injury
or death.
• Do not fell trees using an incorrect procedure.
This can cause injury to persons, hit a utility line
or cause damage to property.
• The operator should remain on the uphill side of
the terrain as the tree is likely to roll or slide
downhill after it is felled.
• Plan and clear an escape path before cuts are
started. The escape path should extend back
and diagonally to the rear of the expected line of
fall.
• Always stop the engine before you move the
product between the trees.
• Make sure you firmly plant your feet on the
ground and distribute your weight evenly.
• Always keep proper footing and operate the
product only when standing on fixed, secure and
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level surface. Slippery or unstable surfaces such
as ladders may cause a loss of balance or
control.

Kickbacks, skating, bouncing and dropping

Different forces can have an effect on the safe
control of the product.
• Skating is when the guide bar glides or moves
quickly across the wood.
• Bouncing is when the guide bar lifts off the wood
and touches it again and again.
• Dropping is when the product drops down after
the cut is made. This can cause the moving
chain to touch a part of the body or other objects,
causing injury or damage.
• Kickback is when the end of the guide bar
touches objects and moves rearward, up or
suddenly forward. Kickback also occurs when the
wood closes in and pinches the saw chain during
the cut. Loss of control can result if the product
touches an object in wood.
• Rotational Kickback can occur when the
moving chain touches an object at the top of
the guide bar. This can cause the chain to
bury into the object and cause the chain to
stop immediately. The result is a very fast,
reverse reaction that moves the guide bar up
and rearward in the direction of the operator.
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