EarthQuake CS3814 manual Warnings and Safety Precautions, Owner’S Responsibility, Special Messages

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Warnings and Safety Precautions

Operator's Manual

CS3814, CS3816, CS4116 Chainsaws

Warnings and Safety Precautions

OWNER’S RESPONSIBILITY

Accurate assembly and safe and effective use of the chainsaw is the owner’s responsibility.

Read and follow all safety instructions.

Carefully follow all assembly instructions.

Maintain the chainsaw according to directions and schedule included in this Earthquake operator’s manual.

Ensure that anyone who uses the chainsaw is familiar with all controls and safety precautions.

SPECIAL MESSAGES

Your manual contains special messages to bring attention to potential safety concerns, machine damage as well as helpful operating and servicing information. Please read all the infor- mation carefully to avoid injury and machine damage.

NOTE: General information is given throughout the manual that may help the operator in the operation or service of the machine.

This symbol points out important safety instruc- tions which if not followed could endanger your personal safety. Read and follow all instructions in this manual before attempting to operate this equipment.

Before Operating Engine:

Please read this section carefully. Read entire operating and maintenance instructions for this product. Failure to follow instructions could result in serious injury or death. Operate the chainsaw according to the safety instructions outlined here and inserted throughout the text. Anyone who uses this chainsaw must read the instructions and be familiar with the controls.

OWNER’S RESPONSIBILITY Danger

DANGER INDICATES a serious injury or fatality will result if the safety instructions that follow this signal word are not obeyed.

SPECIAL MESSAGES Warning

WARNING INDICATES a serious injury or fatality could result if the safety instructions that follow this signal word are not obeyed.

Before Operating Engine: Caution

CAUTION! INDICATES YOU CAN OR YOUR EQUIPMENT

CAN BE HURT IF THE SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS THAT FOLLOW THIS SIGNAL WORD ARE NOT OBEYED.

 Danger important

IMPORTANT INDICATES HELPFUL INFORMATION FOR PROPER ASSEMBLY, OPERATION, OR MAINTENANCE OF YOUR equipment.

CAUTION! INDICATES YOU CAN OR YOUR EQUIPMENT Warning

You must read, understand and comply with all safety and operating instructions in this manual before attempting to setup and operate your chainsaw.

Failure to comply with all safety and operating instructions can result in loss of machine control, serious personal injury to you and/or bystanders, and risk of equipment and property damage. The triangle in the text signifies important cautions or warnings which must be followed.

CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 WARNING

Engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm.

Check for parts online at www.getearthquake.com or call 800-345-6007 M-F 8-5

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Contents Rev. 06/29/11 Chainsaw CS3814, CS3816 CS4116Operators Manual Original Operating Instructions 838184CS3814, CS3816, CS4116 Chainsaws CONTENTSREGISTRATION, SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE LOG INTRODUCTIONBefore Operating Engine Warnings and Safety PrecautionsOWNER’S RESPONSIBILITY SPECIAL MESSAGESGeneral Safety Rules Product-Specific Safety RulesNever operate machine in wet grass. Always be sure of your Retreat Path SawingKickback Felling a TreeBucking a Log Felling NotchFelling Cut Limbing a Felled TreeGasoline Fires and Handling Fuel Safely Engine Safety PrecautionsWarning Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Preventing Carbon Monoxide PoisoningPrevention of Burns and Fires ServiceBurns and Fires Children and bystandersCS3814, CS3816, CS4116 Chainsaws SAFETY DECALS Safety Features Primer Bulb FEATURESSPECIFICATIONS SPECIFICATIONSAssembly Assembling your chainsawSEE FIGURE Operation Filling Fuel TankFilling the bar and chain oil reservoir Stopping the Engine NOTE This will automatically reset the choke to the RUN positionPRE-START Inspection START-UPHours Maintenance and StorageEvery Refueling Each YearCooling Fins ENGINE maintenanceSteps for Cleaning Air Filter Bar and Chain OilCarburetor Saw Chain Tension MaintenanceSaw Chain Maintenance Installing Spark PlugTROUBLESHOOTING & repair ORDERING REPLACEMENT PARTSStorage Cause Troubleshooting and RepairTroubleshooting Guide ProblemDESCRIPTION Chainsaw Parts ListParts Breakdown PART #Earthquake Chainsaws 1-YEAR Limited Warranty Terms and ConditionsProduct Warranty 1-Year Limited Warranty Engine Warranty 2-Year Limited WarrantyExplanation of Emissions Control Warranty Provisions MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR REQUIREMENTSLIMITATIONS