and if damaged, have repaired by an authorized service dealer.
MAINTAIN YOUR SAW IN GOOD WORKING ORDER
S Have all chain saw service performed by an authorized service dealer except

SAFETY RULES

WARNING: When using electric

dition and mentally alert. If you have any

condition that might be aggravated by

gardening appliances, basic safety pre-

strenuous work, check with doctor be-

cautions must always be followed to re-

fore operating.

duce the risk of fire, electric shock, and

Watch what you are doing. Use com-

serious injury. Read and follow all

mon sense.

instructions.

 

 

S Do not start cutting until you have a clear

WARNING:

Always

disconnect

work area, secure footing, and especial-

ly if you are felling a tree, a retreat path.

power source when making repairs, ad-

Keep work area clean.

justments, and when changing accesso-

OPERATE YOUR SAW SAFELY

ries and attachments such as saw bar,

S Do not operate with one hand. Serious

chain or guards.

 

 

 

 

injury to the operator, helpers, or by-

Because a chain saw is a high-speed

standers may result from one-handed

woodcutting tool,

special

precautions

operation. A chain saw is intended for

must be observed to reduce risk of acci-

two-handed use.

dents. Careless or improper use of this

S Do not operate saw from a ladder or in a

tool can cause serious injury.

 

 

tree.

PLAN AHEAD

 

 

 

 

S Make sure the chain will not make con-

S Restrict the use of your saw to adult us-

tact with any object while starting the

ers who understand and can follow the

saw. Never start the saw when the

safety rules, precautions, and operating

guide bar is in a cut.

instructions found in this manual.

S Do not force chain saw. It will do the job

S Dress properly. Wear protective gear.

better and safer at the rate for which it

Always use steel-toed safety footwear

was intended.

with non-slip soles; snug-fitting cloth-

S Do not put pressure on the saw, espe-

ing; heavy-duty, non-slip gloves; eye

cially at the end of the cut. Doing so can

protection such as non-fogging,

cause you to lose control when the cut is

vented goggles or face screen; an ap-

completed.

proved safety hard hat; and sound

S Stop the saw before setting it down.

barriers (ear plugs or mufflers) to pro-

S Hand carry saw only when motor is

tect your hearing. Regular users

stopped. Carry the chain saw by the

should have hearing checked regular-

front handle with the saw stopped, finger

ly as chain saw noise can damage

off the switch, the guide bar and saw

hearing.

 

 

chain to the rear.

S Secure hair above shoulder length. Do

S Use the right tool, cut wood only. Don’t

not wear loose clothing or jewelry; they

use chain saw for purpose not intended;

can get caught in moving parts.

for example, don’t use chain saw for cut-

 

Safety Hat

Hearing

ting plastic, masonry, non-wood building

Protection

Eye

materials.

Snug

Protection

S Do not operate a chain saw that is dam-

Fitting

 

Heavy Duty

aged, improperly adjusted, or not com-

Clothing

 

pletely and securely assembled. Al-

 

Gloves

 

 

ways replace bar, chain, hand guard, or

 

 

 

 

 

 

other parts immediately if they become

Safety

Safety Chaps

damaged, broken, or are otherwise re-

moved.

Shoes

S

Inspect chain saw cords periodically

 

SKeep all parts of your body away from the chain when saw is running.

S Keep children away. Do not let visitors contact chain saw or extension cord. All visitors should be kept at least 30 feet (10 meters) away from work area.

S Do not handle or operate a chain saw when you are fatigued, ill, upset, or if you have taken alcohol, drugs, or medica- tion. You must be in good physical con-

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the items listed in the MAINTENANCE section of this manual.

S Make certain saw chain stops moving when trigger switch is released.

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