Skil PWRCORE 20 Manual Del Propietário página 6

Proper handling of the pruning saw will reduce the likelihood of accidental contact with the
moving saw chain.
Follow instructions for lubricating, chain tensioning and changing accessories .
Improperly tensioned or lubricated chain may either break or increase the chance of kickback.
Keep handles dry, clean, and free from oil and grease . Slippery handles and grasping
surfaces may lead to unsafe handling and/or loss of control of the machine.
Cut wood only . Do not use pruning saw for purposes not intended . For example: do not
use pruning saw for cutting plastic, masonry, or non-wood building materials . Use of
the pruning saw for operations different than intended could result in a hazardous situation.
Causes and operator prevention of kickback
(Fig. 1, 2, 3):
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.
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 pruning saw user, you should take several
steps to keep your cutting jobs free from
accident or injury.
Kickback is the result of machine misuse
and/or incorrect operating procedures or
conditions and can be avoided by taking proper
precautions as given below:
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Fig. 1
Fig. 2
Fig. 3
Pinch
Rotational
kickback
Kickback
danger zone