RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION

SAFETY AND INTERNATIONAL SYMBOLS

This operator's manual describes safety and international symbols and pictographs that may appear on this product. Read the operator's manual for complete safety, assembly, operating and maintenance and repair information.

SYMBOL

MEANING

SYMBOL

MEANING

SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL

Indicates danger, warning, or caution. May be used in conjunction with other symbols or pictographs.

WARNING - READ OPERATOR'S MANUAL

Read the Operator’s Manual(s) and follow all warnings and safety instructions. Failure to do so can result in serious injury to the operator and/or bystanders.

ON/OFF CONTROL

ON / START / RUN

ON/OFF CONTROL

OFF OR STOP

WEAR EYE, HEARING AND HARDHAT PROTECTION

WARNING: Thrown objects and loud noise can cause severe eye injury and hearing loss. Wear eye protection meeting ANSI Z87.1-1989 standards and ear protection when operating this unit. Wear a hard hat. Use a full face shield when needed.

UNLEADED FUEL

Always use clean, fresh unleaded fuel.

OIL

Refer to operator's manual for the proper type of oil.

GUIDE BAR WARNING:

Contact of the guide bar tip with any object should be avoided. Tip contact may cause the guide bar to move suddenly upward and backward, which may cause serious injury.

USE BOTH HANDS

Always use both hands while operating the chain saw. Never use only one hand to operate the saw.

Avoid bar nose contact.

This product has been tested at a computed kickback angle (CKA) of no greater than 45 degrees.

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