Warning! If the rotating chain makes contact with a hard object and is suddenly pinched, the
saw is abruptly jerked away from the operator.
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Hold the saw firmly with both hands.
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Operate the saw as described in this instruction manual.
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Keep the guide bar straight in the cut.
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Apply the spiked bumper properly.
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Always cut with the chain running at full speed.
7.3 Push-back
The saw is pushed back toward the operator when the top of the bar is used for cutting.
If the rotating chain makes contact with a hard object and is suddenly pinched, the saw can be abruptly
pushed back toward the operator. The operator can lose control of the saw and be seriously or fatally
injured.
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Hold the saw firmly with both hands.
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Operate the saw as described in this instruction manual.
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Keep the guide bar straight in the cut.
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Always cut with the chain running at full speed.
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