
CS45 / CS50 / CS56 Chainsaw
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Original Instructions Version April 12
Kickback Safety Precautions
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. Top contact in some cases may cause a lightning fast 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 on the safety devices built into your saw. As a chain saw user you should take several
steps to keep cutting jobs free from accident or injury.
1. With a basic understanding of kickback you can reduce or eliminate the element of surprise.
Sudden surprise contributes to accidents.
2. Keep a good grip on the saw with both hands, the right hand on the rear handle, and the left
hand on the front handle, when the engine is running. Use a rm grip with thumbs and ngers
encircling the chain saw handles. A rm grip will help you reduce kickback and maintain control
of the saw.
3. Make certain that the area in which you are cutting is free from obstructions. Do not let the nose
of the guide bar contact a log, branch, or any other obstruction which could be hit while you are
operating the saw.
4. Cut at high engine speeds.
5. Do not overreach or cut above shoulder height.
6. Follow manufacturers sharpening and maintenance instructions for saw chain.
7. Only use replacement bars and chains specied by the manufacturer or the equivalent.
It is important to maintain the proper chain tension. Rapid wear of the guide bar or the chain
coming o can be caused by improper tension, especially when using a new chain.
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