Husqvarna 120 Mark II Manuel D'utilisation page 8

cause the chain to bury into the
object and cause the chain to stop
immediately. The result is a very fast,
reverse reaction that moves the
guide bar up and rearward in the
direction of the operator.
• Pinch-Kickback can occur when the
saw chain suddenly stops during the
cut. The wood closes in and pinches
the moving saw chain along the top
of the guide bar. The sudden stop of
the chain reverses the chain force
and causes the product to move in
the opposite direction of the turn of
the chain. The product moves
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rearward in the direction of the
operator.
• Pull-In can occur when the saw chain
suddenly stops when the moving
chain touches an object in the wood
along the bottom of the guide bar.
The sudden stop pulls the product
forward and away from the operator,
which can easily cause the loss of
control of the product by the
operator.
Make sure that you understand the
different forces and how to prevent them
before you operate the product.
To prevent kickbacks, skating, bouncing
and dropping
• While the engine runs, make sure to
hold the product tightly. Keep your right
hand on the rear handle and the left
hand on the front handle. Tightly hold
with thumbs and fingers around the
handles. Do not let go.
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