Operator's Manual
CS3814, CS3816, CS4116 Chainsaws
Engine Safety Precautions
Warning Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
Engines give off carbon monoxide, an odorless, colorless, poisonousgas. Carbonmonoxidemaybepresentevenifyoudo notsmellorseeanyengineexhaust.Breathingcarbonmonoxide can cause nausea, fainting or death, in addition to drowsiness, dizziness and confusion. If you experience any of these symptoms, seek fresh air and medical attention immediately.
If your product comes with a separate engine manual, be sure to read and follow all safety and warning precautions outlined there, in addition to any in this manual.
Preventing Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
•Always start and run engine outdoors. Do not start or run engine in an enclosed area, even if doors or windows are open.
•Never try to ventilate engine exhaust indoors. Carbon monoxide can reach dangerous levels very quickly.
•Never run engine outdoors where exhaust fumes may be pulled into a building.
•Never run engine outdoors in a poorly ventilated area where the exhaust fumes may be trapped and not easily taken away. (Examples include: in a large hole or areas where hills surround your working area.)
•Never run engine in an enclosed or partially enclosed area. (Examples include: buildings that are enclosed on one or more sides, under tents, car ports or basements.)
•Always run the engine with the exhaust and muffler pointed in the direction away from the operator.
•Never point the exhaust muffler towards anyone. People should always be many feet away from the operation of the engine and its attachments.
•Do not change the engine governor settings or
Gasoline Fires and Handling Fuel Safely
Use extra care in handling gasoline and other fuels. They are flammable and vapors are explosive.
•When storing extra fuel be sure that it is in an appropriate container and away from any fire hazards.
•Prevent fire and explosion caused by static electric discharge. Use only nonmetal, portable fuel containers approved by the Underwriter’s Laboratory (U.L.) or the American Society for Testing & Materials (ASTM).
•Always fill fuel tank outside in a well ventilated area. Never fill your fuel tank with fuel indoors. (Examples include: basement, garage, barn, shed, house, porch, etc.) Never fill tank near appliances with pilot lights, heaters, or other ignition sources.
Warning
Engines give off carbon monoxide, an odor- less, colorless, poisonous gas. Carbon mon- oxide may be present even if you do not smell or see any engine exhaust. Breathing car- bon monoxide can cause nausea, fainting or death, in addition to drowsiness, dizziness and confusion.
If you experience any of these symptoms, seek fresh air and medical attention immediately.
CAUTION
Hot gases are a normal
Do Not Alter/Modify engine:
Never alter or modify the engine from the factory. Serious injury or death may occur if engine is modified or altered.
When working on or replacing parts for the engine or product, you must always discon- nect spark plug wire from the spark plug and keep it away from the spark plug.
•If the fuel has to be drained, this should be done outdoors. The drained fuel should be stored in a container specifically designed for fuel storage or it should be disposed of carefully.
•Never remove the fuel cap or add fuel with the engine running. Stop engine and allow to cool before filling.
•Do not smoke.
•Never drain fuel from engine in an enclosed area.
•Always wipe up excess (spilled) fuel from engine before starting. Clean up spilled fuel immediately. If fuel is spilled, do not start the engine but move product and fuel container from area. Clean up spilled fuel and allow to evaporate and dry after wiping and before starting.
•Allow fuel fumes/vapors to escape from the area before starting engine.
•Test the fuel cap for proper installation before starting and using engine.
•Always run the engine with fuel cap properly installed on the engine.
•Never smoke while refilling engine fuel tank.
•Do not store engine with fuel in fuel tank indoors. Fuel and fuel vapors are highly explosive.
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