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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.
Move ON/STOP switch to
the ON position.
Pull the starter rope
sharply 5 times with your
right hand.
Pull the starter rope sharply
with your right hand until
the enginestarts .
Pull choke/fast idle lever
out to the full extent (to
the FULL CHOKE posi-
tion).
Push the choke/fast idle
lever in to the HALF
CHOKE position.

StartingReminder

SAFETY RULES
WARNING: Alw ays 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.
SWearprotecti ve gear. Alwaysus e steel-toed
safety footwear with non-slip soles ; snug-fit-
ting clothing; heavy-duty, non-slip gloves ;