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Covers machine hazards, proper use, and unattended operation.
Outlines essential checks before operating the power tool.
Details safe starting steps, including location and grip.
Proper grip and hand placement for control.
Operating outdoors in well-ventilated areas due to toxic exhaust fumes.
Keeping bystanders at least 50 feet away and not working alone.
Avoiding throttle lock and proper emergency engine shutdown.
Keeping hands/feet clear of the chain; inertia effect.
Explains causes and types of reactive forces like kickback, pushback, pull-in.
Best practices to prevent kickback situations, like awareness of bar nose.
Steps to avoid pull-in, such as starting at full speed.
Methods to prevent pushback, like not cutting more than one limb at a time.
Always stop the engine before maintenance and wear gloves.
How to hold the unit and the recommended tool angle.
Installing clamp screws and aligning the gearbox.
Steps to set the initial tension for the chain.
How to adjust chain tension while working.
Method for checking if the chain has the correct tension.
Steps for cleaning and filling the oil tank.
Removing chain guard and positioning the unit securely for starting.
How to shut off the engine using the slide control.
Importance of a sharp chain for efficient cutting and reduced wear.
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