Mac allister MCSWP2000S-2 - Page 8

MCSWP2000S-2
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Safety information
ying debris or accidental contact with the saw
chain.
5. Do not operate a chain saw in a tree.
Operation
of a chain saw while up in a tree may result in
personal injury.
6. Always keep proper footing and operate
the chain saw only when standing on xed,
secure and level surface.
Slippery or unstable
surfaces such as ladders may cause a loss of
balance or control of the chain saw.
7. When cutting a limb that is under tension be
alert for spring back.
When the tension in the
wood bres is released the spring loaded limb
may strike the operator and/or throw the chain
saw out of control.
8. Use extreme caution when cutting brush and
saplings.
The slender material may catch the
saw chain and be whipped toward you or pull you
o󰀨 balance.
9. Carry the chain saw by the front handle
with the chain saw switched off and away
from your body.
When transporting or storing
the chain saw always t the guide bar cover.
Proper handling of the chain saw will reduce the
likelihood of accidental contact with the moving
saw chain.
10.Follow instructions for lubricating, chain
tensioning and changing accessories.
Improperly tensioned or lubricated chain may
either break or increase the chance for kickback.
11.Keep handles dry, clean, and free from oil
and grease.
Greasy, oily handles are slippery
causing loss of control.
12.Cut wood only. Do not use chain saw for
purposes not intended. For example: do not
use chain saw for cutting plastic, masonry or
non-wood building materials.
Use of the chain
saw for operations di󰀨erent than intended could
result in a hazardous situation.