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IDENTIFICATION OF SYMBOLS
WARNING! This chain
saw can be dangerous! Care-
lesso r improper use can cause
serious or even fatal injury.
Read and understand the
instruction manual before
using the chain saw.
Always use two hands when operating the chain saw.
WARNING! Contac ting the guide bar tip with any object
should be avoided; tip contact may cause the guide bar to
movesuddenly upward and back ward, which may causese-
rious injury.
Alwayswear appropr iate ear protection, eye protection and headprotection.
XX_ Measuredmaximum k ickback value without chain brake for the bar
and chain combination on the label.
SAFETY RULES
WARNING: Alway s disconnect
spark plug wire and place wire where it can-
notcont act spark plug to prevent accidental
starting when setting up, transporting, ad-
justing or making repairs except carburetor
adjustments.
Becausea c hain saw is a high-speed wood-
cutting tool, special safety prec autions must
beobser ved 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 c om-
pletely understand and can follow all safety
rules, precautions, and operating instruc -
tions before attempting to use the unit.
SRestrict the use of your saw to adult user s
who understand and can follow safety
rules, precautions, and operating instruc-
tions found in this manual.
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
approvedsafety hard hat; and sound barri-
ers (ear plugs or mufflers) to protect your
hearing. Regular users s hould have hear-
ingc hecked regularly as chain saw noise
can damage hearing. Secure hair above
shoulder length.
Snug
Fitting
Clothing
Safety
Shoes Safety Chaps
HeavyDuty
Gloves
Eye
Protection
Hearing
Protection
Safety Hat
SKeepall parts of your body away fromthe
chain when the engine is running.
SKeepchildr en, bystanders, and animals a
minimumof 30 feet (10 meters) away from
the work area. Do not allow other people
oranimals to be near the c hain saw when
starting or operating the chain saw.
SDo not handle or operate a chain saw when
you are fatigued, ill, or upset, or if you have
taken alcohol, drugs, or medication. You
mustbe in good phy sical condition and men-
tally alert. Chain saw work is str enuous. If
youhave any condition that might be aggra-
vated by strenuous work , check with your
doctor before operatinga chain s aw.