Poulan Pro 285 - Plan Ahead

WARNINGS AND SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS (continued)
! _ A WARNING
* S*? SaW l® a hi ? h ~ s P eed 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 injury.
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KNOW YOUR SAW
1. Read your operator’s manual carefully until
you completely understand and can follow all safety
rules, precautions, and operating instructions before
attempting to operate the unit.
2. Restrict the use ofyour saw to adult users who
understand and can follow safety rules, precautions
and operating instructions found in this manual.
PLAN AHEAD
1. Wear protective gear. Figure 4. Always use
lecuon sucn as non-togging, vented goggles or face
screen; an approved safety hard hat; andsound bar-
ners—ear plugs or mufflers to protect your hearing.
Regular users should have hearing checked regularly
as chain saw noise can damage hearing.
2. Keep children, bystanders, and a
minimum of 30 feet (10 Meters) away from the
work area. Do not allow other people or animals to
chain^a 6 ^ saw when starting or operating the
3. Do not, handle or operate a chain saw when
you are fatigued, ill, or upset, or if you are un¬
der the influence of alcohol, drugs, or medica-
turn. You must be in good physical condition and
mentally alert. Chain saw work is strenuous. If you
have any condition that might be aggravated by
strenuous work, check with your doctor before oper¬
ating a chain saw.
4. Do not attempt to use your chain saw during
bad weather conditions such as strong wind, rain
snow, ice, etc., or at night. '
5. Carefully plan your sawing operation in ad¬
vance. Do not start cutting until you have a clear
work area, secure footing, and, if you are fellingtrees.
a planned retreat path.
AVOID REACTIVE FORCES
Pinch-Kickback and Pull-In occur when the chain
is suddenly stopped by beingpinched, caught, or by
contacting a foreign object in the wood. This sudden
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the saw straight back toward the operator. Pull-In pulls
the saw away from the operator. Either reaction can result
in loss of control and possibly serious injury.
To avoid Pinch—Kickback;
1. Be extremely aware of situations or obstruc¬
tions that can cause material to pinch the top of or
otherwise stop the chain
2. Do not cut more than one log at a time.
3. Do not twist the saw as the bar is withdrawn from
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. Use wedges made of plastic or wood, (never of
metal) to hold the cut open.
HANDLE FUEL WITH CAUTION
1 . Eliminate all sources of sparks or flame in the
areas where fuel is mixed, poured, or stored.
There should be no smoking, open flames, or work
that could cause sparks. Allow engine to cool before
refueling.
2 . Mix and pour fuel in an outdoor area on bare
ground; store fuel in a cool, diy, well ventilated place*
and use an approved, marked container for all fuel
purposes.
- 3. Wipe up all fuel spills before starting saw.
4. Move at least 10 feet (3 meters) from the fuel¬
ing site before starting the engine.
5. Do not smoke while handling fuel or while op¬
erating the saw.
6. Turn the engine off and let your saw cool in a
non-combustible area, not on diy leaves, straw
paper, etc. Slowly remove fuel cap and refuel unit. ’
7. Store the unit and fuel in an area where fuel vapors
cannot reach sparks or open flames from water heat¬
ers, electric motors or switches, furnaces, etc.
^ttZ e e n0t C ° Vered ^ t hU manual ’ use core and good judgment. Contact your Service
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