Toro Flex-Force Power System 60V Manual page 9

Tip contact in some cases may cause a sudden
reverse reaction, kicking the guide bar up and
back toward you.
Pinching the saw chain along the top of the
guide bar may push the guide bar rapidly back
toward you.
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 pole saw
user, you should take several steps to keep your
cutting jobs free from accident or injury.
Kickback is the result of tool misuse and/or
incorrect operating procedures or conditions and
can be avoided by taking proper precautions as
given below:
22. Maintain a firm grip, with thumbs and fingers
encircling the pole saw handles, with both
hands on the handle and position your body
and arm to allow you to resist kickback
forces. Kickback forces can be controlled by
the operator, if proper precautions are taken. Do
not let go of the pole saw.
23. Only use replacement bars and chains
specified by the manufacturer. Incorrect
replacement bars and chains may cause chain
breakage and/or kickback.
24. Follow the manufacturer's sharpening and
maintenance instructions for the saw chain.
Decreasing the depth gauge height can lead to
increased kickback.
SAVE THESE
INSTRUCTIONS
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