IMPORTANT SAFETY WARNINGS
WARNING! Keep hands and arms away from moving chain. Do not reach near a moving chain to grab or remove the material that you are cutting.
WARNING! Do Not cut overhead. The cut material or chain saw can fall on you, causing serious injury.
WARNING! Do Not use a chain saw with a loose chain. A loose chain can be thrown off the guide bar, and cause serious injury.
WARNING! Do Not use a chain saw that has been modified or is in disrepair.
DANGER! Do not use bowsaws! Use of bowsaws can cause extreme kickback and serious or fatal injuries.
WARNING! Do not allow anyone to use your chain saw without first reading the Instruction and Safety manuals.
WARNING! Never operate a chain saw that is damaged, improperly adjusted, incorrectly assembled, or missing parts.
WARNING! Do not operate a chain saw while up in a tree.
WARNING! Do not use an open grip!
WARNING! Keep helpers and bystanders away from the area where you are cutting.
Never let a helper hold material you are planning to cut. Serious injury can occur.
WARNING! Use proper ground starting procedure. Do not “drop start!”
WARNING! Cutting a tree or branch under tension may cause it to spring back suddenly and strike you or the saw, causing serious or fatal injuries.
WARNING! Cutting the trunk of an uprooted tree can cause the root ball to fall back into place, causing serious or fatal injuries.
WARNING! Use extreme caution when handling fuel and refueling your chain saw. Gasoline is extremely flammable and can cause serious burns. Keep away from open flames or sparks. Check fuel cap for damage or leaking. Repair or replace leaky cap before using saw!
WARNING! Never cut near power lines!
WARNING! Use a firm, two- handed control grip with thumb encircling handle.
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