CS05/CS06 User Manual ◄ 5
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Tool operators and maintenance personnel must always 
comply with the safety precautions given in this manual 
and  on  the  stickers  and  tags  attached  to  the  tool  and 
hose.
These safety precautions are given for your safety. Re-
view them carefully before operating the tool and before 
performing general maintenance or repairs.
Supervising  personnel  should  develop  additional  pre-
cautions  relating  to  the  specic  work  area  and  local 
safety regulations. If so, place the added precautions in 
the space provided in this manual.
The model CS05/CS06 Hydraulic Chain Saw will provide 
safe and dependable service if operated in accordance 
with the instructions given in this manual. Read and un-
derstand this manual and any stickers and tags attached 
to the tool and hose before operation. Failure to do so 
could result in personal injury or equipment damage.
•  The operator must start in a work area without by-
standers. Flying debris can cause serious injury.
•  Do  not  operate  the  tool  unless  thoroughly  trained 
or under the supervision of an instructor. Establish 
a training program for  all  operators to  ensure safe 
operation.
•  Always wear safety equipment such as goggles, ear 
and head protection, and  safety  shoes at all times 
when  operating  the  tool.  Use  gloves  and  aprons 
when necessary.
•  The  operator  must  be  familiar  with  all  prohibited 
work areas  such as excessive slopes and danger-
ous terrain conditions.
•  Do  not  inspect,  clean  or  replace  any  part(s)  if  the 
hydraulic power source is connected. Do not inspect 
or clean the tool while the hydraulic power source is 
connected. Accidental  engagement  of the tool  can 
cause serious injury.
•  Always connect hoses to the tool hose couplers be-
fore energizing the hydraulic power source. Be sure 
all hose connections are tight and are in good condi-
tion.
•  Do  not  operate the  tool  at  oil  temperatures  above 
140 °F/60 °C. Operation at higher temperatures can 
cause higher  than normal temperatures at the tool 
which can result in operator discomfort.
•  Do not operate a damaged, improperly adjusted, or 
incompletely assembled chain saw. Be sure that the 
chain  stops moving  when  the  control trigger  is  re-
leased.
•  Never wear loose clothing that can get entangled in 
the working parts of the tool.
•  Keep all parts of your body away from the chain saw 
and maintain proper footing and balance at all times.
•  Warning: Use of this tool on certain materials during 
demolition could  generate dust  potentially  contain-
ing a variety of hazardous substances such as as-
bestos, silica or lead.  Inhalation of dust containing 
these  or  other  hazardous  substances  could  result 
in  serious  injury,  cancer  or  death.  Protect  yourself 
and  those  around  you.  Research  and  understand 
the materials you are cutting.  Follow correct safety 
procedures and comply with all applicable national, 
state  or  provisional  health  and  safety  regulations 
relating to them, including, if appropriate arranging 
for the safe disposal of the materials by a qualied 
person. 
•  Do not rely exclusively upon the safety devices built 
into  the  saw.  As  a  chain  saw  user,  several  steps 
must  be taken  to  keep your  cutting  jobs  free  from 
accidents or injury.
 – With basic understanding of kickback, you can 
reduce  or  eliminate  the  element  of  surprise. 
Sudden surprise contributes to accidents.
 – To avoid personal injury or equipment damage, 
all  tool  repair,  maintenance  and  service  must 
only  be  performed  by  authorized  and  properly 
trained personnel.
 – Keep  a  good  rm  grip  on  the  saw  with  both 
hands,  the  right  hand  on  the  rear  handle  and 
the left hand on the front handle when operating 
the saw. Use a rm grip with thumbs and ngers 
encircling the chain saw handles. A rm grip will 
help  reduce  kickback  and  maintain  control  of 
the saw. Do not let go.
 – Make sure the area in which you are cutting is 
free of obstructions. Never allow the nose of the 
guide bar to contact the log, branch or any ob-
struction that can be accidently hit while operat-
ing the saw.
 – Never start the tool while it is lying on the ground.
 – Cut at rated operating speeds (gpm).
 – Do not overreach or cut above shoulder height.
 – Follow the manufacturer’s sharpening and