MTD TBPS Kickback Safety Precautions, Other Safety Precautions, Chain SAW Operating Procedures

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RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION

CHAIN SAW OPERATING PROCEDURES

Keep bystanders, especially children and pets, at least 50 ft (15 m) away.

Wear safety glasses or goggles that are marked as meeting ANSI Z87.1 standards, and ear/hearing protection when operating this unit. Wear a face or dust mask if the operation is dusty.

Wear heavy, long pants, boots, gloves and a long sleeve shirt. 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.

Use the right tool. Only use this tool for the purpose intended.

Always stop the engine/motor when operation is delayed or when walking from one location to another.

Use only genuine factory replacement parts and accessories for this unit. These are available from your authorized service dealer. Use of any unauthorized parts or accessories could lead to serious injury to the user or damage to the unit, and void your warranty.

KICKBACK SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

WARNING: Kickback may occur when the nose or tip

of the guide bar touches an object, or when the wood closes in and pinches the saw chain in the cut. Tip contact in some cases may cause a lightning-fast reverse action, kicking the guide bar rapidly back towards the operator. Pinching the saw chain along the top of the guide bar may push the guide bar rapidly back towards the operator. Either of these reactions may cause you to lose control of the saw, which could result in serious injury to the user.

Do not rely exclusively upon the safety devices built into your saw. As a chain saw user, you should take several steps to keep your cutting jobs free from accident or injury.

With a basic understanding of kickback, you can reduce or eliminate the element of surprise. Sudden surprise contributes to accidents.

Grip saw firmly. Hold the chain saw firmly with both hands when the motor is running. Keep a good firm grip on the saw with both hands, the right hand on the rear handle, and the left hand on the front handle.

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

Always cut with the engine running at full speed. Fully squeeze the throttle trigger and maintain a steady cutting speed.

Do not over reach.

Follow the manufacturer’s sharpening and maintenance instructions for the saw chain.

Use only replacement bars and chains specified by the manufacturer or the equivalent.

OTHER SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

DO NOT operate a chain saw with one hand! Serious injury to the operator, helpers, or bystanders may result from one-handed operation. A chain saw is intended for two-handed use.

Do not operate a chain saw if you are fatigued.

Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry, as they can get caught in moving parts. Non-skid footwear is recommended when working outdoors. Wear protective hair covering to contain long hair.

Use safety glasses, safety footwear, snug fitting clothing, protective gloves, and protective hearing and head gear.

Use caution when handling fuel. Move the chain saw at lest 10 feet (3 m) from the fueling point before starting the engine.

Do not allow other persons to be near the chain saw when starting or cutting with the chain saw. Keep bystanders and animals out of the work area.

Keep the 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 branches.

Stay Alert. Watch what you are doing. Use common sense. Do not operate the chain saw when you are tired. Keep all parts of your 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.

Disconnect the chain saw when not in use, before servicing, and when changing accessories and attachments such as saw chain and guard.

Check damaged parts. Before further use of the chain saw, 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 in this instruction manual.

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