extreme caution when cutting in wet and 
muddy conditions.
Use extreme caution when cutting small 
size brush and saplings because the slender 
material may catch the saw chain and be 
whipped toward you or pull you off balance.
Do not operate a JawSaw in a tree.
When cutting a limb that is under tension be 
alert for spring back so that you will not be 
struck when the tension in the wood fibers is 
released.
Don’t expose JawSaw to rain.
Don’t use JawSaw in damp or wet locations. 
Do not expose JawSaw to rain or snow
Do not use JawSaw in presence of flammable 
liquids or gases.
3) Guard against electric shock
Prevent body contact with grounded surfaces. 
For example: metal pipes, wire fences.
4) Keep children away
Do not let visitors contact JawSaw or 
extension cord.
All visitors should be kept away from work 
area.
5) Store idle JawSaw
When not in use, JawSaw should be stored in 
a dry, and high or locked-up place – out of the 
reach of children.
6) Don’t force JawSaw
It will do the job better and safer at the rate for 
which it was intended.
7) Use right tool
Cut wood only.
Don’t use JawSaw for purpose not intended 
– for example – Don’t use JawSaw for 
cutting plastic, masonry, non-wood building 
materials.
8) Dress properly
Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry. They 
can get caught in moving parts. Rubber gloves 
and non-skid footwear are recommended 
when working outdoors.
Wear protective hair covering to contain long 
hair.
9) Use safety glasses
Also use safety footwear; snug fitting 
clothing; protective gloves; hearing and head 
protection.
10) Carrying JawSaw
Carry the JawSaw hanging from the hand 
vertically by the rear handle with the saw 
stopped and finger off the switch.
11) Maintain JawSaw with care
Inspect JawSaw cords periodically and if 
damaged, have repaired by authorized service 
facility.
Keep cord clear of the chain and operator at all 
times. Never carry JawSaw by the cord or pull 
it to disconnect from receptacle. Keep cord 
from oil and sharp edges.
Inspect extension cords periodically and 
replace if damaged.
Keep tools sharp and clean for better and safer 
performance.
Follow instructions for lubrication and 
changing accessories.
Keep handles dry, clean, and free from oil and 
grease.
12) Disconnect JawSaw
Disconnect JawSaw when not in use, before 
servicing, and when changing accessories and 
attachments, such as saw chain and guard.
13) Outdoor use extension cords
Use only extension cords intended for use 
outdoors and so marked. See more detail in 
the Electrical Safety section of this manual.
14) Stay alert
Watch what you are doing. Use common 
sense. Do not operate JawSaw when you are 
tired.
Keep all parts of the body away from the saw 
chain when the motor is operating.
Before you start the saw, make sure the saw 
chain is not contacting anything.
15) Check damaged parts
Before further use of the JawSaw, a guard 
or other part that is damaged should be 
carefully checked to determine that it will 
operate properly and perform its intended 
function. Check for alignment of moving parts, 
binding of moving parts, breakage of parts, 
mounting, and any other conditions that may 
affect its operation. A guard or other part 
that is damaged should be properly repaired 
or replaced by an authorized service center 
unless otherwise indicated elsewhere in this 
instruction manual.
Have defective switches replaced by 
authorized service center.
Do not use JawSaw if switch does not turn it