Fieldmann FZP 2001-E: 6. PROTECTION AGAINST RECOIL

Protection against recoil

6. PROTECTION AGAINST RECOIL

ATTENTION! A recoil can occur when the guide front part gets in touch with an object

or when cut material grasps chain in the cut. In touch with the object the saw can get hurled

backwards and at the same time the guide can move upwards and backwards in operators

direction. Chain grasp in the cut can lead to quick guide backward movement towards the

operator. Both of these reactions can cause the loss of control over the saw with subsequent

serious injury. That is why it is indispensable for users to get familiar with recoil reasons and

thus prevent its occurrence applying appropriate care and proper work procedures.

ATTENTION! Before each use it is extremely important to check chain brake functionality

and chain sharpening status in order to maintain the saw safety level at recoil. See „Technical

Data“.

ATTENTION! Make sure that chain does not get in touch with ground or foreign objects. Wire

fences mean impending recoil danger. Observe all safety instructions in order to prevent the

risk of occurrence of recoil and other accidents that can cause serious injuries.

A recoil can occur when the guide front part gets in touch with a foreign object.

Recoil direction is in the same plane with guide. In touch with the object the saw can get

hurled backwards and at the same time the guide can move upwards and backwards in

operators direction. Electrical saw can be thrown also in other directions depending on saw

position at the recoil moment.

Basic rules

Becoming aware of recoil reasons and nature helps reduce or eliminate the moment of an

unexpected situation. The moment of surprise increases accident risk. Most of recoils are

weak, however some of them are very dangerous and all happen very quickly.

Hold the chain saw firmly with both of your hands. When the motor is on, have you right hand

at the rear handle and your left hand at the front handle. Hold handle firmly with all your

fingers that embrace the saw handle. Firm holding will help reduce recoil and enable to have

the entire saw under your control.

Most of the accidents caused by recoil occur in association with removing branches. Keep

stable posture. Make sure that the place where you do cutting is free from any obstacles

that could cause the loss of your balance. Do not let the guide tip touch a log, branch or any

obstacle that could be hit at saw operation and cause recoil.

Do your cutting at the height not exceeding shoulder level. Do not cut with guide tip.

Do not operate chain saw with just one hand!

At cutting maintain the maximum number of revolutions.

Pay special attention to cutting with the end of guide / chain (at the bottom side of log). The

power of chain revolutions pushes the saw backwards and unless the operator has enough