Kobalt KCS 1040B-03 Manual De Instrucciones página 10

SAFETY INFORMATION
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.
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:
• Maintain a firm grip, with thumbs and fingers
encircling the chainsaw handles, with both
hands on the saw and position your body and
arm to allow you to resist kickback forces
(Fig. d). Kickback forces can be controlled by the
operator, if proper precautions are taken. Do not
let go of the chainsaw.
• Do not overreach and do not cut above
shoulder height. This helps prevent unintended
tip contact and enables better control of the
chainsaw in unexpected situations.
• Only use replacement bars and chains
specified by the manufacturer. Incorrect
replacement bars and chains may cause chain
breakage and/or kickback.
• Follow the manufacturer's sharpening and
maintenance instructions for the saw chain.
Decreasing the depth gauge height can lead to
increased kickback.
b
c
d
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Kickback
danger zone
Pinch
Grip with
thumb below
handle