General Safety Rules

WARNING!

When using an electric chain saw, always follow basic safety precautions to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and personal injury.

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changing accessories and attach- ments, such as saw chain and guard.

13.	Outdoor Use extension cords.
• Use only extension cords intended for
	use outdoors and so marked.
14.	Stay Alert.
• Watch what you are doing.
• Use common sense.
• Do not operate chain saw when you
	are tired.
•	Keep all parts of the body away from the

Fig. 2

Tip contact in some cases may cause a lightning fast reverse reaction, kicking the guide bar up and back towards the operator. Pinching the saw chain along the top of the guide bar may push the guide bar rapidly back towards the op-

1.Keep Work Area Clean.

•Cluttered areas invite injuries.

•Do not start cutting until you have a clear work area, secure footing, and a planned retreat path from the falling tree.

2.Consider Work Area Environment.

7.Use Right Tool.

•Cut wood only.

•Do not use chain saw for purpose not intended, for example, Don’t use chain saw for cutting plastic, masonry, or non-wood building materials.

8.Dress Properly.

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 chain saw, a

guard or other part that is damaged

should be carefully checked to deter-

mine that it will operate properly and

erator. Either of these reactions may cause you to lose control of the saw which could result in serious injury to user.

•The following precautions should be followed to minimize kickback:

A. Grip Saw Firmly.

B. Hold the chain saw firmly with both

•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 chain saw in a tree unless specifically trained to do so.

•When cutting a limb that is under ten- sion be alert for spring back so that you will not be struck when the tension in the wood fibers is released.

•Do not expose chain saw to rain.

•Do not use chain saw in damp or wet locations.

•Do not use chain saw in presence of flammable liquids or gases.

3.Guard Against Electric Shock.

•Prevent body contact with grounded surfaces such as metal pipes or wire fences.

4.Keep Children Away.

•Do not let visitors contact chain saw or extension cord.

•All visitors should be kept away from work area.

5.Store Idle Chain Saw.

•When not in use, chain saws should be stored in a dry, and high or locked- up place, out of the reach of children.

•When storing saw, use a scabbard or carrying case.

6.Don’t Force Chain Saw.

•It will do the job better and safer at the rate for which it was intended.

•Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry. They can get caught in moving parts.

•Rubber gloves and non-skid footwear are recommended when working out- doors.

•Wear protective hair covering to con- tain long hair.

9.Use Safety Equipment.

•Wear safety glasses, safety footwear, snug fitting clothing, protective gloves, hearing protection and head protection.

10.Carry the chain saw by the front handle with the saw stopped, fin- ger off the switch, the guide bar and saw chain to the rear.

11.Maintain Chain Saw With Care.

•Inspect chain saw cords periodically and if damaged, have repaired by au- thorized service facility.

•Keep cord clear of the chain and op- erator at all times.

•Never carry saw 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 lubricating and changing accessories.

•Keep handles dry, clean, and free from oil and grease.

12.Disconnect chain saw when not in use, before servicing, and when

perform its intended function.

• Check for alignment of moving parts,

binding of moving parts, breakage of

parts, mounting, and any other condi-

tions that may affect its operation.

• A guard or other part that is damaged

should be properly repaired or replaced

by an authorized service center un-

less otherwise indicated elsewhere in

this instruction manual.

• Have defective switches replaced by

authorized service center.

• Do not use chain saw if switch does

not turn it on and off.

• Do not operate a chain saw that is dam-

aged, improperly adjusted, or is not

completely and securely assembled. Be

sure that the saw chain stops moving

when the trigger is released.

• When servicing use only identical re-

placement parts.

16. Guard Against Kickback.

• WARNING: KICKBACK may occur when

the nose or tip of the guide bar touches

an object (Fig. 1), or when the wood

closes in and pinches the saw chain in

the cut (Fig. 2).

Fig. 1

hands when the motor is running. Use a firm grip with thumbs and fingers en- circling the chain saw handles (Fig. 3).

Fig. 3

C. Do not over reach.

D. Keep proper footing and balance at all times.

E. Do not let the nose of the guide bar contact a log, branch, ground or other obstruction.

F. Do not cut above shoulder height.

G. Use devices such as low kickback chain, guide bar nose guards, chain brakes and special guide bars that reduce the risks associated with kickback.

H. Only use replacement guide bars and chains specified by the manufacturer or the equivalent.

17.Power Supply

•Connect chain saw to correct voltage, that is, be sure that the voltage sup- plied is the same as that specified on the nameplate of the tool.

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