WARNINGS AND SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS (continued)
A WARNING
Because a chain saw is a high-speed wood-cutting tool, special safety precau-
tions must be observed to reduce the risk of accidents. Careless or improper use
of this tool can cause serious iniurv.
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KNOW YOUR SAW
1. Read your operator’s manual carefull until
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you completelyunderstandandcan followal safety
rules, precautions, and operating instructions be-
fore attempting to operate the unit.
2. “Restrictthe useof your sawto adult userswho
understandand can followsafetyrules, precau-
tions, and operatinginstructionsfound in this
manual.
PLAN AHEAD
1.
2.
3.
Wear protective ear. Figure 4. Alwaysuse
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steel-toed safety ootwearwith non–slip soles;
snug-fitting clothing;
heavy-duty non-slip
gloves;eyeprotectionsuchasnon–fo gin ,vented
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gogglesorfacescreen;anap rovedsaet ardhat;
andsoundbarriers––
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tectyourhearing.Regularusers shouldhavehear-
ing checked regularly as chain saw noise can dam-
agehearing.
Keep children, bystanders, and animals a
minimum of 30feet (10 Meters) awayfrom the
work area. Do not allow other people or animals
tobe nearthe chain sawwhen startingor operating
the chain saw.
Do not handle or o crate a chain saw when
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you are fatigued, il , or upset, or if you have
taken alcohol, drugs, or medication. Youmust
be in goodphysicalconditionandmentallyalert.
Chainsawworkisstrenuous.Ifyouhaveanycondi-
tionthatmightbeaggravatedbystrenuouswork,
checkwith your doctorbeforeoperatinga chain
saw.
4. Do not attempt to use your chain saw during
bad weather conditionssuchasstrongwind,rain,
snow,ice,etc.,oratnight.
5. Carefully plan your sawing operation in ad-
vance. Donotstartcuttinguntilyou have a clear
work area, secure footing, and, if you are felling
trees, a planned retreat path.
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 in the
wood. Thissuddenstoppingofthechainresultsinare-
versalofthechainforceusedtocutwoodandcausesthe
sawtomoveintheop ositedirectionofthechainrotation.
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Pinch-Kickback rivesthe sawstraightbacktoward
theo erator.Pull-In pullsthesawawayfromtheopera-
I!tor, itherreactioncanresultinlossofcontrolandpossi-
blyseriousinjury
To avoid Pinch-Kickback:
1.
2.
3.
Be extremely aware of situations or obstruc-
tions thatcancausematerialtopinchthetopofor
otherwisestopthechain.
Do not cut more than one log at a time.
Do not twist the sawasthebariswithdrawnfrom
an under–cut when bucking.
To avoid Pull-In:
1. Always begin cutting with the engine at full
throttle and the saw housing against wood.
2. Usewedges made of plastic or wood, (never of
metal) toholdthecutopen.
HANDLE FUEL WITH CAUTION
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7,
Eliminate all sourcesof sparks orflame in the
areas where fuel is mixed, poured, or stored.
Thereshouldbenosmoking,openflames,orwork
thatcouldcausesparks.
Mix and pour fuel in an outdoor area onbare
ground;storefuel in a cool, dry,well ventilated
place;andusean approved,markedcontainer for
all fuel purposes,
Wipe up all fuel spills before starting saw.
Move at least 10feet (3 meters) from the fuel-
ing site before starting the engine.
Do not smoke while handling fuel or while
operating the saw.
Turn the engine off and let your saw cool in a
non-combustible area, notondryleaves,straw,
paper,etc. Slowlyremovefuelcapandrefuelunit.
Storetheunitandfuelinanareawherefuelva~ors
cannot reach sparks or open flames from w’ater
heaters, electric motors or switches, furnaces, etc.
If situations occur which are not covered in this manual. use care and good iudement.
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Contact your Service Dealer if you need assistance. - “ -
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