Craftsman 316.34107 manual Important Safety Instructions, Rules For Safe Operation, Symbol Meaning

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 operator 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, electric shock and personal injury.

• IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS •

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PLAN AHEAD

WARNING: If correctly used, the chain saw is a

quick, easy to han- dle 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 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 influence of alcohol, drugs or medication.

•Keep Children away.

•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 motor stopped, the guide bar and saw chain to the rear.

•Wear protective gear. Always use steel-toed safety footwear with non-slip soles; snug-fitting clothing; heavy-duty non-slip gloves; eye protection such as non-fogging, vented goggles or face screen; an approved safety hard hat; and hearing protection. Regular users should have hearing checked regularly as chain saw noise can damage hearing.

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.

•Use the unit only in daylight or good artificial light.

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