-6- model t23108 (mfg. since 7/10)
Additional Safety for Chain Saw Sharpeners
READ AND fOLLOW all safety instructions in the
chain saw owner's manual.
CHAIN INSPECTION. always visually inspect
each chain component for severe wear or damage
before sharpening or re-installing it on the chain
saw. if in doubt, do not sharpen or use the chain
until the parts or the chain can be replaced.
PERSONAL PROTECTIvE gEAR. always wear
leather gloves when handling the chain. to protect
yourself from flying particles, put on safety glass-
es and respirator before beginning the sharpening
operation.
gRINDINg W HEEL INSPECTION. to avoid the
grinding wheel breaking apart during operation,
always inspect it and per form the ring test before
using. if in doubt as to the condition of the wheel,
do not use it!
No list of safety guidelines can be complete.
Every shop environment is different. Always
consider safety first, as it applies to your
individual working conditions. use this and
other machine ry with caution and respect.
failure to do so could result in serious per-
sonal injury, damage to equipment, or poor
work results.
Like all machinery there is potential danger
when operating this machine. Accidents are
frequently caused by lack of familiarity or
failure to pay attent ion. use this machine
with respect and caution to decrease the
risk of operator injury. If normal safety pre-
cautions are overlooked or ignored, serious
personal injury may occur.
TOP PLATE LENgTH. if the length of the cutter
top plate from the leading edge to the rear of the
cutter link is less than 1⁄4" after sharpening, there
is a high risk that this link will break during the
cutting operation. always inspect the cutter after
sharpening and replace it or the chain if in doubt.
CHAIN SPECIf ICATIONS. if the chain is incor-
rectly sharpened, the links could break during use
and send flying debris at the operator or bystand-
ers. always make sure the sharpener setup agrees
with the chain manufacturer's specifications.
vOLATILE/fLAMMAbLE MATERIALS. the
grinding wheel produces sparks when sharpen-
ing the chain that could cause volatile materials
to catch fire or explode. never use flammable
materials to clean the chain (such as gasoline,
kerosene, or mineral spirits) and never operate
the sharpener near volatile or flammable materi-
als.