Kickback; Kickback, Pinch; Kickback, Rotational; Low-Kickback Chain - Makita 5012B Instruction Manual

Kickback
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The backward or upward motion, or both
of the
guide bar
occurring
when the saw chain near the nose of the top area of the guide bar contacts any
object such as a log or branch, or when the wood closes in and pinches the saw
chain in the cut.
Kickback, Pinch
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The rapid pushback of the saw which can occur when the
wood closes in and pinches the moving saw chain in the cut along the top of
the guide bar.
Kickback, Rotational
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The rapid upward and backward motion of the saw which
can occur when the moving saw chain near the upper portion of the tip of the
guide bar contacts an object, such as a log or branch.
Low-Kickback Chain
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A
chain that complies w i t h the kickback performance
requirements of ANSI B175.1 when tested on a representative sample of chain
saws.
Normal Cutting Position
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Those positions assumed in performing the bucking
and felling cuts.
Notching Undercut
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A
notch cut in a tree that directs the tree's fall.
Oiler Control
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A system for oiling the guide bar and saw chain.
Rear Handle
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The support handle located at the rear of the saw.
Reduced Kickback Guide Bar
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A guide bar which has been demonstrated t o
reduce kickback significantly.
Replacement Saw Chain
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A
chain that complies with the kickback performance
requirements of ANSI 8175.1 when tested with specific chain saws. It may not
meet the
ANSI
performance requirements when used w i t h other saws.
Saw Chain
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A loop of chain having cutting teeth, that cut the wood, and that
is driven by the motor and is supported by the guide bar.
Spiked Bumper (Spike)
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The pointed tooth or teeth for use when felling or
bucking t o pivot the saw and maintain position while sawing.
Switch -
A
device that when operated will complete or interrupt an electrical
power circuit t o the motor of the chain saw.
Lock-Off Button
-
A movable stop that prevents the unintentional operation of
the switch until manually actuated.
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