SPECIAL SAFETY SECTION (continued)
I !hWARNING
Because a chain saw is a high-speed wood-cutting tool, special safety precautions must
be observed to reduce the risk ofpersonal accidents. Careless or improper use cancause
serious Injury.
SNUG
FITTING
.AI.._- SAFETY HAT
HEARING PROTECTION
HEAVY DUTY GLOVES
3. Do not handle or operate a chain saw when you
are fatigued, i11,or upset; or if you have taken
alcohol, drags or medication. Youmustbe ingood
physical condition and mentally alert. Chain saw
work is strenuous. If you have any condition that
mightbe aggravated by strenuou.swork,check with
your doctor before operating a Chainsaw.
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'KNOW YOUR SAW
i, Read yourOperator's Manual carefully until you
completely understand and can follow all safety
rules and operating Instructions before attempt-
ing to operate the unit.
2. Restrict the use of your saw to adult users who
• understand and follow the safety rules, precau-
tions, and operating instructions found in this
manual
PLANAHEAD
1,
Wear personal protective gear.
Always use steel-toedsafety footwear
with non-slipsoles;snug-fiRingclothing
with reinforcedcuttingresistantinserts;
heavy-dutI non.slipgloves;eyeprotectionsuchas non-
fogging, ventedgogglesor face screen; an approved
safetyhard hat.andsoundbarriers--ear plugsormuf-
flerstoprotectyourhearing.Regu_r Usarsshouldhave
hearing checked regularlyas chain sawnoise may
damage hearing.
2. Keep children, bystanders, and animals out of the
work area-- a minimum of 30 feet (10meters). Do not
allow otherpeople or animats to be near the chain saw
when startingor operatingthe chain saw.
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6.
Do no attempt to use your saw during bad
weatherconditions suchasstrongwind, rain, snow,
etc., or at night.
Plan your sawing operetio ns carefully in advance.
Do notstart cutting until youhave aclear workarea,
secure footing,and if youare felling trees,aplanned
retreat Dath.
Avoid accidental starting. Always unplug the saw
when not in use.
AVOID REACTIVE FORCES
Pinch-Kickback and Pull-in occur when the chain is
suddenly stopped by being pinched, caught, or by
contacting a foreign object inthe wood, This resultsin
reversalof the chain forcebeing used to cut wood and
causesthesaw tomove in the oppositedirectionof chain
rotation. Pinch-Kickback drives the saw straightback
toward the operator.Pull-in pulls the saw away fromthe
operator.Eitherreactioncan resultin thelossofcontroland
possibleserious injury.
To avoid Pinch-Kickback:
1. Be extremely aware of situations or obstructions
thatcan cause materialtopinchthetopoforotherwise
stopthe chain.
2. Do not cut more than one log at a time.
3. Do not twist the saw asthe baris withdrawnfrom an
under-cutwhen bucking.
To avoid Pull-in:
I. Always begin cutting with the chain movlng at fuU
speed and the saw frame against the wood.
2; Use wedges made of plastic or wood, (never of
metal) to holdthe cutopen.
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