Poulan 545146939 instruction manual Safety Rules, Plan Ahead, Operate Your Saw Safely

S Secure hair above shoulder length. Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry; they can get caught in moving parts.

should have hearing checked regular- ly as chain saw noise can damage hearing.

ing; heavy-duty,non-slip gloves; eye protection such as non-fogging, vented goggles or face screen; an ap-

Always use steel-toed safety footwear with non-slip soles; snug-fitting cloth-

SAFETY RULES

WARNING: When using electric gardening appliances, basic safety pre- cautions must always be followed to re- duce the risk of fire, electric shock, and serious injury. Read and follow all instructions.

WARNING: Always disconnect power source when making repairs, ad- justments, and when changing accesso- ries and attachments such as saw bar, chain or guards.

Because a chain saw is a high-speed woodcutting tool, special precautions must be observed to reduce risk of acci- dents. Careless or improper use of this tool can cause serious injury.

PLAN AHEAD

S Restrict the use of your saw to adult users who understand and can follow the safety rules, precautions, and op- erating instructions found in this manual.

SDress properly. Wear protective gear.

dication. You must be in good physical condition and mentally alert. If you have any condition that might be ag- gravated by strenuous work, check with doctor before operating. Watch what you are doing. Use common sense.

S Do not start cutting until you have a clear work area, secure footing, and especially if you are felling a tree, a re- treat path. Keep work area clean.

OPERATE YOUR SAW SAFELY

SDo not operate with one hand. Serious injury to the operator, helpers, or by- standers may result from one-handed operation. A chain saw is intended for two-handed use.

SDo not operate saw from a ladder or in a tree.

SMake sure the chain will not make con-

tact with any object while starting the saw. Never start the saw when the guide bar is in a cut.

SDo not force chain saw. It will do the job better and safer at the rate for which it

was intended.

SDo not put pressure on the saw, espe- cially at the end of the cut. Doing so

	can cause you to lose control when
proved safety hard hat; and sound	the cut is completed.
	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
	front handle with the saw stopped, finger

Hearing	Safety Hat
	Eye
Protection
	Protection
Snug
Fitting	Heavy Duty
Clothing
	Gloves
Safety	Safety Chaps
Shoes

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.

SDo not handle or operate a chain saw when you are fatigued, ill, upset, or if you have taken alcohol, drugs, or me-

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off the switch, the guide bar and saw chain to the rear.

SUse the right tool, cut wood only. Don’t use chain saw for purpose not in- tended; for example, don’t use chain

saw for cutting plastic, masonry, non- wood building materials.

S Do not operate a chain saw that is damaged, improperly adjusted, or not completely and securely assembled. Always replace bar, chain, hand guard, or other parts immediately if they become damaged, broken, or are otherwise removed.

S Inspect chain saw cords periodically 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 the items listed in the MAINTENANCE section of this manual.

SMake certain saw chain stops moving when trigger switch is released.