Poulan 260, 230 manual Plan Ahead

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WARNING! This chain saw can be dangerous! Careless or improper use can cause serious or even fatal injury.

Read and understand the Operator’s Manual before using the chain saw.

Always use two hands when operating the chain saw.

WARNING! Contacting 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 se- rious injury.

Measured maximum kickback value, without chain brake, for the bar and chain combination on the label.

WARNING: Always disconnect spark plug wire and place wire where it can- not contact spark plug to prevent accidental starting when setting up, transporting, ad- justing or making repairs except carburetor adjustments.

Because a chain saw is a high-speed wood- cutting tool, special safety precautions must be observed to reduce the risk of accidents. Careless or improper use of this tool can cause serious injury.

PLAN AHEAD

SRead this manual carefully until you com- pletely understand and can follow all safe- ty rules, precautions, and operating in-

structions before attempting to use the unit.

SRestrict the use of your saw to adult users who understand and can follow safety rules, precautions, and operating instruc- tions found in this manual.

Hearing	Safety Hat
Protection		Eye
		Protection
Snug
Fitting		Heavy Duty
Clothing		Gloves
Safety
	Safety Chaps
Shoes

SWear protective gear. Always use steel- toed safety footwear with non-slip soles; snug-fitting clothing; heavy-duty, non-slip gloves; eye protection such as non-fog- ging, vented goggles or face screen; an approved safety hard hat; and sound barri- ers (ear plugs or mufflers) to protect your hearing. Regular users should have hear-

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