Homelite EL14 owner manual Safety, Before Operating SAW, While Operating SAW

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ELECTRIC CHAIN SAW

SAFETY

WARNINGS

Make certain you read and understand all Safety Warnings on pages 2 and 3. Improper use of this chain saw can cause severe injury or death from fire, electrical shock, body contact with moving chain, or falling wood.

BEFORE OPERATING SAW

1.Read and understand this owner’s manual before operating chain saw.

2.Watch what you are doing. Use common sense. Do not operate saw when you are tired.

3.Use chain saw for cutting wood only. Do not use chain saw for purpose not intended. Do not use for cutting plastic, masonry, etc.

4.Only well-instructed adults should operate chain saw. Never allow children to operate chain saw.

5.Use only electrical voltage noted on model plate of chain saw.

6.Use only extension cords marked for outdoor use. See page 8 for extension cord requirements.

7.Do not operate chain saw

•while under the influence of alcohol, medication, or drugs

•in rain or in damp or wet areas

•where highly flammable liquids or gases are present

•if saw is damaged, adjusted wrong, or not fully and securely assembled

•if trigger does not turn saw on and off. Chain must stop moving when you release trigger. Have faulty switch replaced by authorized service center.

•while in a hurry

•while in tree or on a ladder unless trained to do so

8.Wear snug-fitting clothes when operating chain saw. Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry. They can get caught in moving saw chain.

9.Wear the following safety gear when operating chain saw.

•heavy-duty gloves (wear rubber gloves when working outdoors)

•steel-toed safety footwear with non- skid soles

•eye protection such as safety glasses, goggles, or face screen

•safety hard hat

•ear mufflers or ear plugs

•hair covering to contain long hair

•face or dust mask (if working in dusty areas)

10.Before cutting, always provide the following:

•clear work area

•secure footing

•planned retreat path from falling tree

11.Inspect tree before cutting down. Make sure there are no dead limbs or branches that may fall on you.

12.To reduce the risk of electric shock, this saw has a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the other). This plug will fit in a polarized outlet only one way. If the plug does not fit fully in the outlet of your extension cord, reverse the plug. If it still does not fit, a polarized extension cord will be necessary. Do not change the plug in any way.

WHILE OPERATING SAW

1.Stay alert. Use common sense while operating chain saw.

2.Keep work area clean. Cluttered areas invite injuries.

3.Be aware of extension cord while operating chain saw. Be careful not to trip over cord. Keep cord away from chain and operator at all times.

4.Keep children, animals, and bystanders away from chain saw and extension cord. Only chain saw user should be in work area.

5.Do not cut down a tree unless you are trained or have expert help.

6.If two or more persons perform bucking and felling operations at the same time, provide plenty of distance between operations. Provide distance of at least twice the height of tree being felled.

7.Secure wood you are cutting by using clamps or chocks.

8.Grip chain saw firmly with both hands. Never operate chain saw with one hand. Never use hand guard as handle.

9.Keep finger off trigger until ready to make cut.

10.Before starting chain saw, make sure chain is not touching anything.

11.To guard against electrical shock, avoid body contact with grounded objects such as pipes, fences, and metal posts.

12.Keep all parts of body away from chain when saw is running.

13.Do not force chain saw while cutting. Apply light pressure. It will do the job better and safer at the rate for which it was intended.

14.Cut small brush and saplings with extreme care. Slender material may catch in chain and be whipped toward you. This could also pull you off balance.

15.When cutting limb or tree trunk that is under tension, use extreme caution. Be alert for wood springing back. When wood tension is released, limb could spring back and strike operator causing severe injury or death.

16.Carry chain saw from one place to another

•with saw stopped and unplugged

•by holding front handle (never use hand guard as handle)

•with finger off trigger

•with guide bar and chain to rear

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EL14 specifications

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