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IDENTIFICA TION OF SYMBOLS
Move ON/ST OP switch to
the ON position.
Slowly press primer bulb
6times.
Pull the starter rope
sh arply 5 times with your
right hand.
Pull the starter rope sharply
with your right hand until
the engine starts.
Pull choke/fast idle lever
out to the full extent (to
the FULL CHOKE posi-
tion).
Push the choke/fast idle
lever in to the HALF
CHOKE position.
Starting Reminder
SAFETY RULES
WARNING: Always disconnect
spark plug wire and place wirewhere it can-
not contact spark plug to preventaccidental
starting when setting up, transporting, ad-
justing or making repairs except carburetor
adjustm ents.
Because a chain saw is a high-speedwood-
cutting tool, specialsafety precautions must
be observed to reduce the risk ofaccidents.
Careless or improper use of this tool can
cause serious injury .
PLAN AHEAD
S Read this manual carefully until you com-
pletely understand and canfollow all safe ty
rules, precautions, and operating instruc-
tions before attempting to use the unit.
S Restrict the use of your saw to adult users
who understand and can follow safety rules,
precautions, and operating instructions
found in this manual.
Snug
Fitting
Clothing
Safety
Shoes
Safety Chaps
Heavy Duty
Gloves
Eye
Protection
Hearing
Protection
Safety Hat
S Wearprotectivegear . Always usesteel-toed
safety footwear with non-slip soles; snug-fit-
ting clothing; heavy-duty, non-slip gloves;
eye protection such as non-fogging, vented
goggles or face screen; an approved safety
hard hat; and sound barriers (ear plugs or
mufflers) to protect your hearing. Regular
users should have hearing checkedregular-
ly as chain saw noise can damage hearing.
Secure hair above shoulder length.
S Keep all parts of your body away from the
chain when the engine is running.
S Keep children, bystanders, and animals a
minimum of 10 Meters away from the work
area. Donotallow other peopleor animals to
be near thechainsaw whenstarting or oper-
ating the chain saw.
S Do not handle or operate a chain saw when
you are fatigued, ill, or upset, or if you have
taken alcohol, drugs, or medication. You
must bein goodphysicalcondition andmen-
tally alert. Chain saw work is strenuous. If
you have any cond ition that might be aggra-
vated by strenuous work, check with your
d octor before operating a chain saw.
S Carefullyplanyoursawingoperationinad-
vance. Donotstartcuttinguntilyouhavea
clear work area,securefooting, and, ifyou
are fellin g trees, a planned retreat path.
OPERATE YOUR SAW SAFELY
S Donotoperatea chain sawwithonehand.
Serious injury to the operator , helpers, by-
standers or any combination of these per-
sons may result from one-handedoperation.
A chain saw is intendedfor two-handed use.
S Operate the chain saw only in a well-venti-
lated outdoor area.
S Donotoperate saw fromaladderor in atree,
unless you are specifically trained to do so.
S Make sure the chain will not m ake contact
with any object while starting the engine.
Nevertry to start thesawwhenthe guidebar
is in a cut.
S Do not put pressureon the saw at the endof
the cut. Applying pressure can cause you to
lose control when the cut is completed.
S Stop the engine before setting the saw
down.
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