
SAFETY RULES
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Fuel Handling
WARNING: Gasoline is an extremely flammable fuel. Use extreme caution when handling gasoline or fuel mix. Do not smoke or bring any fire or flame near the fuel or the chainsaw (Fig. 7).
•To reduce the risk of fire and burn injury, handle fuel with care. It is highly flammable.
•Mix and store fuel in a container approved for gasoline (Fig. 8).
•Mix fuel outdoors where there are no sparks or flames.
•Select bare ground, stop engine, and allow to cool before refueling.
•Loosen fuel cap slowly to release pressure and to keep fuel from escaping around the cap.
•Tighten fuel cap securely after refueling. Unit vibration can cause an improperly tightened fuel cap to loosen or come off and spill quantities of fuel.
•Wipe spilled fuel from the unit. Move 10 feet (3 m) away from refueling site before starting engine (Fig. 9).
•Never attempt to burn off spilled fuel under any circumstances.
•Do not smoke while handling fuel or while operating the saw.
•Store fuel in a cool, dry, well ventilated place.
•Never place the saw in a combustible area such as dry leaves, straw, paper, etc.
•Store the unit and fuel in an area where fuel vapors cannot reach sparks or open flames from water heaters, electric motors or switches, furnaces, etc.
•Never take the cap off the tank when the engine is running.
•Never use fuel for cleaning operations.
•Take care not to get fuel on your clothing.
Operation and Safety
WARNING: Always hold the chain saw with both hands when the engine is running. Use a firm grip with thumbs and fingers encircling the chain saw handles (Fig. 10).
•Keep all parts of your body away from the saw chain when the engine is running.
•Always carry the chain saw with the engine stopped and chain brake engaged, the guide bar and saw chain to the rear, and the muffler away from your body. When transporting your chain saw, use the appropriate guide bar scabbard (Fig. 11). When transporting in a vehicle, keep chain and bar covered with the chain guard. Properly secure your saw to prevent turnover, fuel spillage and damage to the saw.
•Apply chain brake prior to any repositioning of the operator in the cutting area.
•Do not operate a chain saw with one hand! Serious injury to the operator, helpers, bystanders, or any combination of these persons may result from
•Before you start the engine, make sure the saw chain is not contacting any object. Never try to start the saw when the guide bar is in a cut.
•Shut off the engine before setting down the saw. Do not leave the engine running unattended.
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