Stihl 024 Series User Manual

Important
Safety Precautions
for
Chain Saw Users
A. Kickback
Safety Precautions
Warning!
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. Tip contact in
some
cases may cause a lightning fast
reverse reaction,
kicking the guide bar up and back towards
the
operator.
Pinching the saw chain along the top of the
guide bar may push the guide
bar rapidly back to-
wards
the operator. Either of these reactions may
cause you to
lose control of the saw
which could
re-
sult in
serious
personal
injury.
Section
4.12
of ANSI B
175.1-1985 sets certain perfor-
mance and design criteria
related to chain saw kick-
back.
STIHL
has developed
a color code system using
green and
yellow to help you select a powerhead, bar
and chain combination that complies
with the kickback
requirements of the ANSI Standard.
See the
sections
entitled "Safety Precautions" and "Specifications"
of
this Manual.
Do not rely exclusively upon the safety devices built
into your saw. As a chain saw user, you should take
several steps to keep your cutting jobs free from acci-
dent or injury.
1. With a basic understanding of kickback, you can
reduce or eliminate the element of surprise.
Sud-
den surprise contributes to accidents.
Keep a good firm grip on the saw with both hands,
the right hand on the rear handle, and the left hand
on the front handle, when the engine is running.
Use a firm grip with thumbs and fingers encircling
the chain saw handles.
A firm grip will help you
re-
duce kickback
and maintain
control
of
the
saw.
Don't let
go.
Make sure
that area in which you are cutting is free
from obstructions. Do not let the nose
of the guide
bar contact a log, branch, or any other obstruction
which could be
hit while you are operating the saw.
Cut at high engine speeds.
Do
not
overreach
or
cut above shoulder height.
Follow
manufacturer's sharpening and mainten-
ance instructions
for the saw chain.
Only use replacement bars and chains specified
by the manufacturer or the equivalent.
B. Other
Safety Precautions
Do not
operate a chain saw when you are fatigued.
Use safety footwear; snug-fitting clothing; protec-
tive gloves; and eye, hearing, and head protection
devices.
Use caution when handling fuel. Move the chain
saw
at least
10
feet
(3 m) from
the
fueling
point
before starting the engine.
continued on the back inside cover

Stihl 024 Series Specifications

General

Brand	Stihl
Model	024 Series
Category	Chainsaw
Language	English