RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION
The purpose of safety symbols is to attract your atten- tion to possible dangers. The safety symbols, and their explanations, deserve your careful attention and under- standing. The safety warnings do not by themselves eliminate any danger. The instructions or warnings they give are not substitutes for proper accident prevention measures.
SYMBOL MEANING
SAFETY ALERT: Indicatesdanger, warning or caution. Attention is required in order to avoid serious personal injury. May be used in conjunction with other symbols or pictographs.
NOTE: Advises you of information or instructions vital to the operation or maintenance of the equipment.
Read the Operator’s Manual(s) and follow all warnings and safety instructions.
Failure to do so can result in serious injury to the oper- ator and/or bystanders.
SYMBOL MEANING
DANGER: Failure to obey a safety warning will result in
serious injury to yourself or to others. Always follow the safety precautions to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and personal injury.
WARNING: Failure to obey a safety warning can
result in injury to yourself and others. Always follow the safety precautions to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and personal injury.
CAUTION: Failure to obey a safe- ty warning may result
in property damage or personal injury to yourself or to others. Always follow the safe- ty precautions to reduce the risk of fire, elec- tric shock and personal injury.
• IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS •
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS
PLAN AHEAD
WARNING: If correctly used, the chain saw is a
quick, easy to handle and efficient tool; if used improperly or without the due precau- tions it could become a dangerous tool. For pleasant and safe work,always strictly com- ply with the safety rules that are contained in this manual.
•Read the instructions carefully. Be familiar with the con- trols and proper use of the unit.
•Do not operate this unit when tired, ill or under the influ- ence of alcohol, drugs or medication.
•Children must not operate the unit. Teens must be accompanied and guided by an adult.
•Only responsible individuals who are familiar with the instructions may operate the chain saw (no one under the age of 16). Provide parental supervision at all times.
•Secure hair above shoulder length. Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry; they can get caught in moving parts.
•Inspect the unit before use. Replace all damaged parts prior to starting. Make sure the unit is in original operat- ing condition before starting.
•Know the controls and know how to stop the chain saw quickly.
•Carry the chain saw with the engine stopped, the guide bar and saw chain to the rear, and the muffler away from your body.
•When transporting your chain saw, use the appropriate
•Wear protective gear. Always use
OPERATE YOUR SAW SAFELY
•Do not operate a chain saw that is damaged, not cali- brated properly or not fully assembled. Always replace chain, bar, chain brake, and other parts immediately if damage occurs.
•Do not apply excess force to the chain saw at the end of the cut. You may lose control of the unit when the cut has been completed.
•Keep all parts of your body away from the chain when the engine is running.
•Never start or run the unit inside a closed room or building. Operate this unit only in a well ventilated out- door area.
•Use the unit only in daylight or good artificial light.
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