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IDENTIFICATION OF SYMBOLS
WARNING! This chain saw can be dangerous! Careless orimproper
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 t he guide bar tip with any object
should be avoided; tip contact may cause the guide bar to
movesuddenly upward and back ward, which may cause se-
rious injury.
Measured maximum kickback value, without chainbrake,
for the barand chain combination on the label.
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SAFETY RULES
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 foll ow all safe-
ty rules, precautions, and operating i n-
structions before attempting to use t he
unit.
SRestrict the use of your saw to adultusers
who understand and can follow safety
rules, precautions, and operating instruc-
tions found in this manual.
Snug
Fitting
Clothing
Safety
Shoes Safety Chaps
Heavy Duty
Gloves
Eye
Protection
Hearing
Protection
Safety Hat
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. Regularusers should have hear-