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. |
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| 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. |
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| injury to the operator, helpers, or by- | ||
Because a chain saw is a | ||||
standers may result from | ||||
woodcutting tool, | special | precautions | ||
operation. A chain saw is intended for | ||||
must be observed to reduce risk of acci- | ||||
dents. Careless or improper use of this | ||||
S Do not operate saw from a ladder or in a | ||||
tool can cause serious injury. |
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PLAN AHEAD |
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| 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 | ||||
was intended. | ||||
with | S Do not put pressure on the saw, espe- | |||
ing; | cially at the end of the cut. Doing so can | |||
protection such as | ||||
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. |
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| 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, | |||
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 | |||
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| ways replace bar, chain, hand guard, or | ||
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| other parts immediately if they become | |
Safety | Safety Chaps | damaged, broken, or are otherwise re- | ||
moved. |
Shoes | S | Inspect chain saw cords periodically |
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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.