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CHAINSAW SAFETY WARNINGS
CHAINSAW SAFETY
1. TOOL PURPOSE. This chainsaw is designed for saw-
ing wood. Sawing other types of materials may result
in serious injuries, machine damage and voiding of the
warranty.
2. Keep all parts of the body away from the saw chain
when the chainsaw is operating. Before you start the
chainsaw, make sure the saw chain is not contacting
anything. A moment of inattention while operating the
chain saw may cause entanglement of your clothing or
body with the saw chain.
3. Always hold the chainsaw with your right hand on
the rear handle and your left hand on the front handle.
Holding the chainsaw in the opposite manner can result
in an increased risk of serious injury to the user and
should never be done.
NOTE: For chain saws designed with the guide bar on
the left side, the reference to “right hand” and “left hand”
positioning is reversed.
4. Only hold the power tool by the insulated gripping
surfaces to avoid electric shock in case the saw chain
contacts hidden wiring. Saw chains contacting a live
wire may make exposed metal parts of the power tool
live and can give the operator an electric shock.
5. Wear safety glasses and hearing protection. Pro-
tective equipment for hands, legs, head and feet is also
highly recommended. Protective clothing greatly reduc-
es the risk of personal injury from loose debris or ac-
cidental contact with the saw chain.
6. Do not operate the chainsaw while standing in a
tree. Only operate the chainsaw from a firm, level sur-
face fixed on the ground.
7. Always keep proper footing during operation. Slip-
pery or unstable surfaces such as ladders may cause a
loss of balance or control.
8. When cutting a limb that is under tension, be alert
for spring back. When tension from wood fibers and
branches is suddenly released, the limb may fly in un-
predictable ways, possibly resulting in kickback and in-
jury to the user.
9. Use extreme caution when cutting brush and sap-
lings. The slender material may catch the saw chain,
whipping towards you or pulling you off balance.
10. Carry the chainsaw by the front handle with the
chainsaw switched off and away from your body. When
transporting or storing the chainsaw always protect the
blade with a scabbard (blade cover).
11. Routinely lubricate, adjust chain tension, and
check blades for dullness. Follow these instructions
closely to minimize kickback and maximize the lifespan
of the tool.
12. Keep handles dry, clean and free of oil and grease.
Slippery handles increase the chances of losing control.
WARNING! Do not let comfort or familiarity with the product replace strict adherence to product safety rules.
Failure to follow the safety instructions may result in serious personal injury.
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