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]This saw is capabale of severe kickbackwhich may cause serious or fatal injury.
Only for users with extraordinary cutting needs andexperience and training dealing with kickback.
Chainsaws with significantly reduced kickbackpotential are available.
STIHL recommendsthe use of STIHL reduced kickback bar and low kickback chain.
Unfortunately few DIY will buy the more expensive brands and so will end up with a cheap version with less threatening language. Not that I think tool manufacturers instructions are worth much in terms of preventing injuries as these are usually written to cover their legal backside. The other issue is that few (males) read the instructions anyway.