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Push and Pull – The reaction force
is always opposite to the direction
the chain is moving where wood
contact is made. Thus, the operator
must be ready to control the PULL
when cutting on the bottom edge of
the bar, and the PUSH when cutting
along the top edge (Fig. 7).
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Avoid unintentional contact with
the stationary saw chain or guide
bar rails. These can be very sharp.
Always wear gloves and long pants
or chaps when handling the chain
saw, saw chain, or guide bar.
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Never operate a chain saw that is
damaged or improperly adjusted
or that is not completely and
securely assembled. Be sure that
the saw chain stops moving when
the trigger switch is released.
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When bucking, secure the work piece prior to cutting. When pruning,
identify and secure hazardous branches.
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Aggressive or abusive cutting or misuse of the chain saw can cause
premature bar, chain, and/or sprocket wear, as well as a broken chain or
bar, leading to kickback, chain throw or the ejection of material.
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Never use the guide bar as a lever. A bent guide bar can cause premature bar,
chain, and/or sprocket wear, as well as a broken chain or bar, leading to kickback,
chain throw or the ejection of material.
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Cut only one work piece at a time.
CORDLESS 12" COMPACT CHAIN SAW — CS1200/CS1200-FC
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Pull
Push
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