WARNING: A kickback can cause serious injury or death to the operator or others. To decrease the risk you must know the causes of kickback and how to prevent them.
A kickback occurs when the kickback zone of the guide bar touches an object. A kickback can occur suddenly and with large force, which throws the product in the direction of the operator.
Kickback always occurs in the cutting plane of the guide bar. Usually, the product is thrown against the operator but can also move in a different direction. It is how you use the product when the kickback occurs that causes the direction of the movement.
Kickback only occurs if the kickback zone of the guide bar touches an object. Do not let the kickback zone touch an object.
A smaller bar tip radius decreases the force of the kickback.
Use a low kickback saw chain to decrease the effects of kickback. Do not let the kickback zone touch an object.
WARNING: No saw chain fully prevents kickback. Always obey the instructions.