WARNING: Always disconnect spark plug wire and place wire where it can- not contact spark plug to prevent accidental starting when setting up, transporting, ad- justing or making repairs except carburetor adjustments.
Because a chain saw is a
PLAN AHEAD
SRead this manual carefully until you completely understand and can follow all safety rules, precautions, and operat- ing instructions before attempting to use
the unit.
SRestrict the use of your saw to adult us- ers who understand and can follow safe- ty rules, precautions, and operating in- structions found in this manual.
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SWear protective gear. Always use steel- toed safety footwear with
chain saw noise can damage hearing. Secure hair above shoulder length.
SKeep all parts of your body away from
the chain when the engine is running.
SKeep children, bystanders, and animals a minimum of 30 feet (10 Meters) away from the work area. Do not allow other people or animals to be near the chain saw when starting or operating the chain
saw.
SDo not handle or operate a chain saw when you are fatigued, ill, or upset, or if you have taken alcohol, drugs, or medication. You must be in good physi-
cal condition and mentally alert. Chain saw work is strenuous. If you have any condition that might be aggravated by strenuous work, check with your doctor before operating a chain saw.
SCarefully plan your sawing operation in advance. Do not start cutting until you have a clear work area, secure footing, and, if you are felling trees, a planned re- treat path.
OPERATE YOUR SAW SAFELY
SDo not operate a chain saw with one hand. Serious injury to the operator, helpers, bystanders or any combination of these persons may result from one- handed operation. A chain saw is in-
tended for
SOperate the chain saw only in a well- ventilated outdoor area.
SDo not operate saw from a ladder or in a
tree, unless you are specifically trained to do so.
SMake sure the chain will not make con- tact with any object while starting the en- gine. Never try to start the saw when the
guide bar is in a cut.
SDo not put pressure on the saw at the end of the cut. Applying pressure can cause you to lose control when the cut is
completed.
SStop the engine before setting the saw
down.
SBe alert for springback when cutting a limb that is under tension so you will not be struck by the limb or saw when the tension in the wood fibers is released.
MAINTAIN YOUR SAW IN GOOD WORKING ORDER
SHave all chain saw service performed by a qualified service dealer with the ex- ception of the items listed in the mainte- nance section of this manual. For exam- ple, if improper tools are used to remove or hold the flywheel when servicing the clutch, structural damage to the flywheel can occur and cause the flywheel to
burst.
SMake certain the saw chain stops mov- ing when the throttle trigger is released. For correction, refer to “Carburetor Ad-
justments.”
SNever modify your saw in any way. Use
only attachments supplied or specifical- ly recommended by the manufacturer.
SKeep the handles dry, clean, and free of
oil or fuel mixture.
SWith the engine stopped, hand carry the chain saw with the muffler away from your body, and the guide bar and chain to the rear, preferably covered with a
scabbard.
SKeep fuel and oil caps, screws, and fas- teners securely tightened.
SUse only Poulan or Poulan Pro accesso- ries and replacement parts as recom- mended.
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