RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION
The purpose of safety symbols is to attract your attention to possible dangers. The safety symbols, and their explanations, deserve your careful attention and understanding. 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
operator and/or bystanders.
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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 safety warning may
result in property damage or personal injury to yourself or to others. Always follow the safety precautions to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and personal injury.
• IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS •
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS
BEFORE OPERATING
WARNING: If correctly used, the chain saw is a
quick, easy to handle and efficient tool; if used improperly or without the due precautions it could become a dangerous tool. For pleasant and safe work,always strictly comply with the safety rules that follow and throughout this manual.
•Read the instructions carefully. Be familiar with the controls and proper use of the unit.
•Do not operate this unit when tired, ill or under the influence of alcohol, drugs or medication.
•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.
•Inspect the unit before use. Replace damaged parts. Check for fuel leaks. Make sure all fasteners are in place and secure. Replace parts that are cracked, chipped or damaged in any way.
•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
WHILE OPERATING
•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. Breathing exhaust fumes can kill. Operate this unit only in a well ventilated outdoor area.
•Wear safety glasses or goggles that are marked as meeting ANSI
•Wear heavy, long pants, boots or safety footwear and protective gloves. Do not wear loose clothing, jewelry, short pants, sandals or go barefoot. Secure hair above shoulder level.
•Use the unit only in daylight or good artificial light.
•Avoid accidental starting. Be in the starting position whenever pulling the starter rope. The operator and unit must be in a stable position while starting. See
Starting/Stopping Instructions.
•Before you start the engine, make sure that the saw’s chain is not contacting anything. Do not cut near electrical cables or power lines.
•Keep all parts of your body away from the chain when the engine is running.
•Do not start cutting until you have a clear work area, secure footing, and a planned retreat path from the falling tree.
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