Poulan 3300 SPECIAL SAFETY SECTION continued, Know Your Saw, Plan Ahead, Avoid Reactive Forces

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SPECIAL SAFETY SECTION (continued)

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AWARNING

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

SNUG

FITTING

4. Do not attempt to use your chain saw during bad weather conditions such as strong wind, rain, snow,

etc., or at night.

5. Plan you sawing operation carefully in advance. Do not

	start cutting until you have a clear work area, secure
DUTY GLOVES	footing, and ifyou are fellingtrees, aplanned retreat path.

SAFETYCHAPS

Figure4

KNOW YOUR SAW

1.Read yourOperstor's Manual carefully Untilyou com- pletelyunderstandand followall safetyrulesand operating instructionsbefore attemptingto operate the saw.

2.Restrict the use of your saw to adult users who under- stand and follow the safety rules, precautions, and

operating instructionsin this manual.

PLAN AHEAD

°Wear personal protective gear. Figure 4. Always use steel-toedsafety footwear with non-slipsoles; snug-fitting clothing; heavy-dutynon-slipgloves; eye protectionsuch as non-fogging, vented goggles or face screen; an ap- provedsafety hard hat, and sound barriers-- ear plugsor mufflers to protect your hearing. Regular users should have hearing checked regularly as chain saw noisecan

damage hearing.

. Keep children, bystanders, and animals out of the work area-- a minimum of 30 feet (10 meters). Do not

allow other people or animals to be near the chain saw when starting or operating the chain saw.

. Do not handle or operate a chain saw when you are fatigued, ill, or upset; or if you have taken alcohol, drugs or medication. You must be in good physical condition and mentally alert. Chain saw work is strenuous. If you have any condition that might be

aggravated by strenuous work, check with your doctor before operating a chain saw.

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AVOID REACTIVE FORCES

Pinch'Kickback and Pull-in occur when the chain is

suddenly stopped by being pinched, caught, or by contacting a foreign object in the wood. This resultsin a reversalofthe chainforce usedtocutwoodand causesthe saw to move in the opposite direction of chain rotation. Pinch- Kickback drives the saw straight back toward the operator. Puli-in pu//s thesaw away from the operator. Either reaction

can result in lossof control and possible serious injury.

To avoid Pinch-Kickback:

1.Be extremely aware of situations or obstructions that can cause material to pinch the top of or other- wise stop the chain.

2.Do not cut more than one log at a time.

3.Do not twist the saw as the bar is withdrawn from an under-cut when bucking.

To avoid Pull-in:

1.Always begin cutting with the engine at full throttle

and the saw frame or spur against the wood.

2, Use wedges made of plastic or wood, (never of metal) to hold the cut open.

HANDLE FUEL WITH CAUTION

1.Eliminate all sources of sparks or flame in the areas where fuel is mixed, poured, or stored. There should be no smoking, open flames, or work that could cause sparks.

2.Mix and pourfuel in an outdoor area, on bare ground; store fuel in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place; and use an approved, marked container for fuel.

3.Wipe up all spilled fuel before starting your saw.

4.Move at least 10 feet (3 meters) away from fuel and fueling site before starting the engine.

5.Do not smoke while handling fuel or while operating the saw.

6.Turn the engine off and let your saw cool in a non- combustible area, not on dry leaves, straw, paper, etc.

Slowly remove the fuel tank cap and refuelthe unit.

7.Store tool and fuel in an area where fuel vapors can- not reach sparks or open flames from water heaters, electric motors or switches, furnaces, etc.