Donotoperateachainsawthatisdamaged,
improperlyadjusted,or notcompletelyandsecurely
assembled.Besurethatthesaw'schainstopsmoving
whenthethrottlecontroltriggerisreleased.
Shutofftheenginebeforesettingthechainsawdown.
UseextremecautionwhencuttingsmalPsizedbrush
andsaplingsbecauseslendermaterialmaycatchthe
chainsawandwhiptowardsyouor pullyouoff
balance.
Whencuttinga limbthatisundertension,bealertfor
springbacksothatyouwiiinotbestruckwhenthe
tensioninthewoodfibersisreleased
Donotcutthroughnails,rodsinthetree,railroadties
orpallets.Inspectatreethatyouaregoingtocutfor
foreignobjectsthatcouldcauseinjuryordamageto
yourchainsaw.
Afterstrikingaforeignobject,stoptheengineand
thoroughlyinspectfordamage.Repairasnecessary.
Keepthehandlesdry,cleanandfreeoftheoiiifuei
mixture
Wedonotrecommendusingthechainsawinatreeor
onaladder.
Allchainsawservice,otherthattheitemslistedinthis
instructionmanualmaintenanceinstructions,shouldbe
performedbycompetentchainsawservicepersonnel.
Usetherighttool.Onlyusethischainsawfor its
intendedpurpose,tocutwood.
Do not overreach. Always keep proper footing and
balance.
Always hold the unit with both hands when operating.
Keep a firm grip on aii handles or grips.
Apply chain brake prior to any repositioning of the
operator in the cutting area. As an additional safety
precaution, apply the chain brake prior to setting down
the saw.
Never touch the chain or attempt to service the saw
while the engine is running. Make sure all moving parts
have stopped. Allow the chain saw to cool, as the
chain can be hoL
Check the bar and chain at frequent intervals for
proper adjustmenL Make sure the bar and chain are
properly tightened and sharpened. Visually inspect for
damage. Repair any damage before restarting or
operating the chain saw.
KmCKBACK SAFETY PRECAUTmONS
WARNING: KIcKBacK
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With a basic understanding of kickback, you can
reduce or eliminate the element of surprise. Sudden
surprise contributes to accidents. Be alert to the
potential for kickback at all times.
Keep a good firm grip on the saw with both hands, the
right hand on the rear handle and the left hand on the
front handle, when the engine is running. Use a firm grip
with thumbs and fingers encircling the chain saw
handles. A firm grip wiii help you reduce kickback and
maintain control of the saw. Don't let go.
Make sure that the area in which you are cutting is free
from obstructions. Do not let the nose of the guide bar
contact a log, branch, fence, or any other obstruction
that could be hit while you are operating the saw.
Always cut with the engine running at full speed. Fully
squeeze the throttle trigger and maintain a steady
cutting speed.
Use only the correct original equipment manufacturer
replacement bars, chains and other parts and
accessories. These are available from your authorized
service dealer. Use of any unauthorized parts or
accessories could lead to serious injury to the user, or
damage to the unit, and wiii void your warranty.
Follow the manufacturer's sharpening and
maintenance instructions for the saw chain.
Use only the replacement guide bars and low kickback
chains specified for your saw to avoid injury.
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