To reduce the possibility of chainsaw kickback, which practice should be followed?

To reduce the possibility of chainsaw kickback, it is essential to avoid contact of the bar tip with any object. Kickback occurs when the tip of the chainsaw's rotating bar makes contact with a solid object, which can lead to the chainsaw being propelled back toward the operator with significant force and speed. This can result in serious injury or even fatal accidents.

By ensuring that the tip of the chainsaw bar does not come into contact with any material other than the intended wood, operators can significantly minimize the risk of this dangerous occurrence. Using the chainsaw in a manner that maintains control over the bar and avoids inadvertent contact with surfaces or objects can promote safer cutting practices.

Practices like keeping the bar tip in constant contact with wood, cutting only vertically, or using only the bar tip for cutting can create conditions that increase the risk of kickback rather than prevent it. Therefore, avoiding contact between the bar tip and foreign objects is a critical safety measure for chainsaw operation.