Global Machinery Company PCH37 Unpacking, Contents of carton, Kickback safety precautions

•Ensure you use oil-mix fuel. Ensure that you mix 50 parts unleaded fuel to 1 part 2-stroke oil. If not, the engine will overheat and cause damage to your chain saw.

•Never fill fuel tank indoors. Never fill fuel tank when engine is running or hot. Do not smoke when filling fuel tank.

Kickback safety precautions

•Kickback may occur when the tip of the guide bar touches an object, or when the wood closes in and pinches the saw chain.

•If the bar tip or point contacts, it can produce a rapid reverse reaction, kicking the guide bar up and back towards the operator. This is known as rotational kickback.

•Pinching the saw chain along the top of the guide bar may push the guide bar rapidly back towards the operator. This is known as pinch kickback.

•Either of these reactions can cause loss of control of the saw, resulting in serious personal injury.

•Do not rely exclusively on the safety devices built into your saw. Take the following steps to help avoid accident or injury:

•Reduce the element of surprise by understanding what causes kickback.

•Keep a firm grip on the chain saw using both hands, the right hand on the rear handle and the left hand on the front handle when the motor is running. A firm grip will help maintain control. Do not let go whilst the motor is running.

•Make sure that the area of operation is free of obstructions. Do not let the point of the guide bar contact a log, branch or any other object.

•Use high speeds when cutting.

•Do not overreach or cut above shoulder height.

•Carefully follow the sharpening and maintenance instructions given in this manual.

•Use only replacement bars and chains specified by the manufacturer.

DANGER!

BEWARE OF KICKBACK!

WARNING! Kickback can lead to dangerous loss of control of the chain saw and result in serious or fatal injury to the saw operator or to anyone standing close by. Always be alert. Rotational kickback and pinch kickback are major chain saw operational dangers and the leading cause of most accidents.

Unpacking

Due to modern mass production techniques, it is unlikely that your GMC Power Tool is faulty or that a part is missing. If you find anything wrong, do not operate the tool until the parts have been replaced or the fault has been rectified. Failure to do so could result in serious personal injury.

Contents of carton

The GMC Petrol Chainsaw is supplied with the following accessories as standard.

•Chain

•Guide bar

•Guide bar cover

•Double ended wrench

•Screwdriver

•Chain file

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