Will high levels of debris cause kickback in the chainsaw chains?

A large amount of debris may indeed cause the chainsaw chains to experience recoil. Specifically, during the use of a chainsaw, if a large amount of debris such as sawdust, metal shavings, etc. adheres to the chain, these debris will increase the friction between the chain and the sawing material, causing the operation of the chain to become unstable. In extreme cases, excessive debris may also cause the chain to get stuck or twisted, leading to recoil.
Backlash is a sudden reaction force on a clamped, jammed, or misaligned saw blade (or chain), which can cause the out of control saw blade (or chain) to rise and detach from the workpiece towards the operator, posing a safety hazard. To avoid this situation, it is necessary to regularly inspect and clean the debris on the chainsaw chain. This can be achieved by using specialized cleaning tools or solvents to ensure that the surface of the chain is clean and free of impurities.
In addition, in addition to cleaning debris, the following points should also be noted to prevent the occurrence of recoil phenomenon:
Ensure that the saw blade (or chain) is sharp and installed correctly. A non sharp saw blade (or chain) can increase cutting resistance, thereby increasing the risk of backlash.
Before sawing, check the tightness and tension of the saw blade (or chain) to ensure that they are in optimal working condition.
Use appropriate sawing speed and feed pressure to avoid too fast or too slow sawing speed and excessive feed pressure.
During the sawing process, maintain stable contact between the saw blade (or chain) and the workpiece to avoid sudden changes in sawing direction or angle.