Poulan PLN3516F - Manual (Page 8)

BEWARE OF:
ROTATIONAL KICKBACK (Figure 2-5A)
A = Kickback path
B = Kickback reaction zone
THE PUSH (PINCH-KICKBACK) AND
PULL REACTIONS (Figure 2-5B)
A = Puli
B = Solid objects
C = Push
KICKBACK may occur when the NOSE or
TIP of the guide bar touches an object, or
when wood closes in and pinches
the saw chain in the cut.
Tip contact in some cases may cause a
lightening-fast reverse reaction, kicking the
guide bar up and back toward the operator.
PINCHING the saw chain along the
BOTTOM of the guide bar may PULL the
saw forward, away from the operator.
(See Fig. 2-5B “A")
PINCHING the saw chain along the TOP of
the guide bar may PUSH the guide bar
rapidly back toward the operator
(See Fig, 2-5B "C”).
Any of these reactions may cause you to
lose control of the saw, which could result
in serious personal injury.
2-5B
2-6, {DENTfFtCATtON OF SAFETY SYMBOLS
A
WARNING! This chain saw can
be dangerous, careless or
improper use can cause serious
or even fatal injury.
Read and understand the
instruction manual before using
the chain saw.
Double insulated - When
servicing use only identical
replacement parts. Replace
damaged cord immediately.
Contact of the guide bar tip with
any object should be avoided. Tip
contact may cause the guide bar
to move suddenly upward and
backward, which may cause
serious injury.
Always use both hands when
operating the chain saw.
There may be other replacement
components for achieving
Kickback protection.
To reduce shock hazard, do not
expose unit to water or operate
on wet ground.
Hearing protection should be
worn.