This International Standard specifies the methodology for determining the kickback potential of a gasoline-powered chain-saw, complete with guide bar and saw chain.

This International Standard has been demonstrated to be an accurate method of measurement for evaluating computed kickback angles and energy associated with chain-saw kickback for chain-saws with engine capacity up to 80 cm³. It is not intended to evaluate chain-saws with an engine capacity of above 80 cm³. Furthermore, because of physical size limitations of the kickback machine, testing of units with guide bar cutting length in excess of 63 cm is not recommended.