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SKeep the handles dry and clean and
free fromoil and grease.
SKeep oil cap and fasteners securely
tightened.
SNonconforming replacement compo-
nents or the removal of safety devices
maycause damage to the unit and pos-
sible injury to the operator or bystand-
ers.Use only Poulan PRO accessories
and replacement parts as recom-
mended. Never modify your saw.
SMaintain chain saw with care.
SKeepunit sharp and clean for better and
safer performance.
SFollow instructions for lu bricating and
changing accessories.
SUnplug the chain saw from the power
source when not in use, before servic-
ing, and when changing accessories
and attachments, such as saw chain
and guard.
SCheck for damaged parts. Before fur-
ther use of the chain saw, a guard or
other part that is damaged should be
carefully checked to determin e that it will
operate properly and perform its in-
tended function. Check for alignment of
moving parts, binding of moving parts,
breakage of parts, mountingand any
other conditions that may affectits op-
eration. A guard or other part that is
damaged should be properly repaired
or replaced by an authorized service
dealer unless otherwise indicatedelse-
where in the instructionmanual.
SWhen notin use, cha insaws shouldbe
stored in a dry,high or locked-up place
out of the reach of children.
SWhenstoring saw, unplug and use a bar
sheath or carryingc ase.
ELECTRICAL SAFETY
WARNING: Avoid a dangerous
environment. Toreduce the risk of elec-
tricalshock, do notuse in rain, in damp
or wet locations, or around swimming
pools, hot tubs, etc. Do not expose to
snow,rain,or water to avoid the possibil-
ityof electrical shock. Do not handle ex-
tensionc ordor plug with wet hands.
SUse a voltage supply as shown on the
nameplate of the unit.
SAvoiddangerous situations. Do not use
in the presence of flammable liquids or
gases to avoid creating a fireor explo -
sion and/orcausing damage to unit.
STo reduce the riskof electrical shock,
thisappliance has a polarized plug (one
bladeis wider than the other) and will re-
quire the use of a polarized extension
cord.T he appliance plug will fit into a po -
larized extensioncord only one way. If
the plug does notfit fully into the exten-
sion cord, reverse theplug. If the plug
still does not fit, obtain a correct polar-
ized extension cord.A po larizedexten-
sioncord will require the use of a polar-
ized wall outlet. This plugwill fit in to the
polarized wall outlet only one way. If
plugdo es not fit fully into the wall outlet,
reversethe plug. If the plug still doesno t
fit,con tact a qualified electricia n to install
theproper wall outlet. Do not change the
equipment plug, extension cord recep-
tacle,or extension cord plug in any way.
STo reduce risk of electrical shock, use
extension cords specifically marked as
suitable for outdoor appliances. The
electrical ratingof the cord must not be
less than the rating of unit. T he cord
must be marked with suffix “W--A” (in
Canada, “W”). Use a polarized cord.
Make sure your extension cord is in
good condition.Inspect extension cord
before use and replace ifdamaged. Do
not use a damaged cord. Cordinsula-
tionmust be intact with no cracks or de-
terioration. Plug connectors must be
undamaged. Anund ersizedextension
cordwill cause a drop in line voltage re-
sultingin loss ofpower and overheating.
Ifin doubt, use the next heavier gauge.
Thelower the gauge number, the heavi-
erthe cord (see SELECT AN EXTENSION
CORD in the OPERATION section). Do
not use multiple cords.
SDo notabus e cord. Nevercarry the unit
bythe extension cord or yank extension
cord to disconnectunit.
SSecureex tensioncord topower cord to
prevent disconnection from unit.
SDonot use the unit if the switch does not
turnthe unit on and off properly, or ifthe
lockout does not work. Repairs to the
switch must be made by an authorized
service dealer.
SKeep extension cord clear of operator
andobstacles at all times. Position cord
sothat it will not be caught on branches.
Do not expose cords to heat, oil, water,
or sharp edges.
SToavoid the p ossibility of electric sho ck,
avoid body contact with any grounded
conductor, such as metal fences or
pipes.
SGround Fault Circuit Interrupter(GFCI)
protectionshould be p rovidedon circuit
or outlet to be used. Receptacles are
available having built-in GFCI protec tion
and may be used for this measure of
safety.Inspect chain saw cords pe riodi-
cally and if damaged, have repaired by
an authorized service dealer.