Echo CS-1201 - Manual (Page 4)

4 CS-1201
2. KICKBACK SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
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In some cases, tip contact may cause a lightning-fast
reverse reaction, kicking the guide bar up and back
toward the operator (this is called a rotational
kickback).
Pinching the saw chain along the top of the guide bar
may push the guide bar rapidly back toward the
operator (this is called a linear kickback).
WARNING DANGER
KICKBACK SAFETY PRECAUTION FOR CHAIN
SAW USERS: 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.
TRANSPORTATION
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When transporting your chain saw, use the appropriate
guide bar cover.
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Carry the chain saw with the engine stopped, the guide
bar and saw chain to the rear, and the silencer away
from your body.
STARTING ENGINE
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Move the chain saw at least 3 m from the fuelling point
before starting the engine.
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Do not allow other persons to be near the chain saw
when you are starting or cutting with the chain saw.
Keep bystanders and animals out of the work area.
Do not let anyone hold wood for you to cut.
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Do not start cutting until you have a clear work area,
secure footing and a planned retreat path from the
falling tree.
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Before you start the engine, make sure that the saw
chain is not contacting anything.
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Keep the handles dry, clean, and free of oil or fuel
mixture.
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Operate the chain saw only in well-ventilated areas.
Exhaust gas, oil mist (from chain saw lubrication) or
saw dust saw is harmful to health.
Guide bar cover
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Either or these reactions may cause you to lose control
of the saw and come in contact with the moving chain,
which could result in serious personal injury. As a
chain saw user, you should take several steps to keep
your cutting jobs free from accident or injury.
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With a basic understanding of kickback, you can
reduce or eliminate the element of surprise.
Sudden surprise contributes to accidents. Understand
that rotational kickback is preventable by keeping an
unshielded bar nose from touching an object or the
ground.
Rotational kickback
Chain moving downward at impact
Linear kickback
Pinch
3 m