SPECIAL SAFETY SECTION (continued)
OPERATE YOUR SAW SAFELY
1. Do not operate a chain saw that is damaged,
improperly adjusted, or not completely and
securely assembled.
2. Do not use the saw if the trigger switch does not
tumth e unit on and off pmpedy. Repairsto thetrig-
ger switch must be made by your Sears Service
Centero_
3. DOn0t'operate the saw from a ladder or in a tree.
4. Position all parts of your body to the left of cut
when:the motor is running.
5. Cut WOodonly, Do not use achain saw forany pur-
pose other than those described in this manual.
6. Make sure the chain will not make contaclwith
any object before starting the motor. Never try to
startthe saw when the guide bar is in a cut or kerf.
7. Use extreme caution when cutting small size
brushandsaplings. Slender material can catchthe
saw chain and bewh!pped toward youor pullyouoff
balance.
8. Be alert for springback when cutting a limb thatis
undertensiontoavoid beingstruckbytheiimborsaw
when the tension in the wood fibers isreleased.
9. Do not force the saw through a cut. Exert light
pressure.only. Pressure on the saw atthe end of a
cut could cause toss of control when the cut is
completed.
10. Avoid body contact with the chain anytime the
saw is plugged into a power source. The chainwill
continue to move for a short time after the trigger is
released.
3. Keep chain and guide bar clean and properly
lubricated.
4. Keep oil cap, screws and fasteners tight.
5. Keep the handles dry, clean, and free of oil.
.
7.
.
Stop the saw if the chain strikes a foreign object.
Check for alignment, binding,breakage, and mount-
ingof movingparts and anyothercondition thatmay
affectthe operation ofthe unit.Check guards andall
other parts to see if each will operate°properlyand
perform its intended function. Any partthat is dam-
aged should be pmpedy repaired or replaced by
using the_instructionsin this manual or by seeing
your Sears Service Center.
Becertain the saw chain stop s moving when the
trigger switch is released.
Make certain thatall hand tools are removed from
• the saw before connecting the saw to the power
source.
9. Never modifyyoursawinanyway. Useontyattach-
ments supplied orspecifically recommended bythe
manufacturer.
O. Always replace the handguard immediately if it
becomes damaged, broken or otherwise
removed.
CARRY AND STORE
YOUR SAW SAFELY
1. Never carry your saw while climbing. Both hands
are needc-d ,vr _,,,_.,..m,,,,,g.
11.'Avotddangerous s_tuatlons. Do not m'..pose the
saw to rain, or use in damp, wet, gaseous, or
explosive locations.
-12. Unplugthepowerconnection whenthesawisnot
in use.
2. • 14=._ !, _ d"
Carry the un,. ,.,,p.ugue , by the front handle,
finger offthe trigger switch, and with the guide
bar and chain to the rear.
3. Carry the saw with guide bar and chain covered
by the scabbard.
MAINTAIN YOUR SAW IN
GOOD,WORKING ORDER
1. Unplug the saw before servicing or changing
accessories,
.
5.
2. Have all chain saw service(other than the ser-
,#Ice described In the maintenance section of
this manual)performed by yourSeara Service 8.
Center.
Before transporting in any vehicle or storing in
any enclosure, allow yoursaw to cool completely,
cover the.barand chain and properly secure toavoid
turnover or damage.
Drain oil tank before storing your saw for 30 or
more days,
Store In a dry area out of the reach of children.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
Notice:
Refer to the Cooe of Federa=r_egulat{ons,oection 1910,266(5); 25.1 of Amenu=. _.u=_=_ oL=_d=ruS_ ely Requ,re-
mentsfor Pulpwood Logging, ANSI 03.1:1978; and relevant state safety codes when using a chain saw forlogging
purposes.
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