Causes And Operator Prevention Of Kickback - STERWINS EPS2-20.3 Manual De Instrucciones

or increase the chance for kickback.
13.Keep handles dry, clean, and free from oil and grease. Greasy, oily
handles are slippery causing loss of control.
14.Cut wood only. Do not use product for purposes not intended. For
example: do not use product for cutting plastic, masonry or non-wood
building materials. Use of the product for operations different than
intended could result in a hazardous situation.
15.Pay attention to national and local regulations. National and local
regulations may restrict the use of this product.
16.Only use replacement guide bars and saw chains specified by the
manufacturer or equivalent replacements. Using non-approved cutting
attachments can result in personal injuries and damage to property.
17.Before using the product and after any impact or dropping, check for
signs of wear or damage and repair as necessary.
18.Carry out cleaning and maintenance works before storage of the
pruner.
19.Adjust the cutting depth to the thickness of the workpiece. Less than a
full tooth of the blade teeth should be visible below the workpiece.
Use clamps or another practical way to secure and support the
workpiece to a stable platform. Holding the work by hand or against
your body leaves it unstable and may lead to loss of control.
20.Please use a transport guard during transport and storage to secure
the machine during transport and to prevent loss of fuel, damage or
injury.

Causes and operator prevention of kickback

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 sudden reverse reaction, kicking
the guide bar up and back towards the operator.
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