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IDENTIFICATION OF SYMBOLS
WARNING! This chain
saw can be dangerous! Care-
lessor i mproper use can cause
seriousor even fatal injury.
Read and understand the
instruction manual before
using the chain saw.
Always use two hands when operating the chain saw.
WARNING! Contactingthe guide bar tip with any object
should be avoided; tip contact may cause the guide bar to
movesuddenly upward andbackward, which may cause se-
riousinjury.
Alwayswear appropriate earprotec tion,eye protecti onand head protection.
XX_ Measuredmaximum kickback value without chain brake for the bar
andchain com bination on the label.
SAFETY RULES
WARNING: Always disconnect
sparkplug wire and place wi re where it can-
notcontact spar k plug to prevent acc idental
starting when setting up, transporting, ad-
justing or making repairs except carburetor
adjustments.
Becausea chain saw is a high-speed wood-
cuttingtool, special s afety precautions must
beobserved to r educe the risk of accidents.
Careless or improper use of this tool can
cause serious injury.

PLANAHEAD

SRead this manual c arefully until you com -
pletely understand and can follow all safety
rules, precautions, and operating instruc-
tions before attempting to use the unit.
SRestrict theus e of your saw to adult users
who understand and can follow safety
rules, precautions, and operating instruc-
tions foundin this m anual.
SWear protective gear. Always use steel-
toed safety footwear with non-slip soles;
snug-fitting clothing; heavy-duty, non-slip
gloves; eye protection such as non-fog-
ging, vented goggles or face screen; an
approvedsafety hardhat; andsound barri-
ers (ear plugs or mufflers) to protect your
hearing. Regular user s should have hear-
ing checked regularly as chain saw noise
can damage hearing. Secure hair above
shoulder length.
Snug
Fitting
Clothing
Safety
Shoes Safety Chaps
HeavyDuty
Gloves
Eye
Protection
Hearing
Protection
SafetyHat
SKeepall parts of y our body away from the
chain when the engine is running.
SKeepchildren, bystanders , and animals a
minimum of 30 feet (10 meters) away from
thework area. Do not allow other people
oranimal s to be near the chain s aw when
starting or operating the chain saw.
SDonot handle or operate a c hain saw when
youare fatigued,ill, or upset, or if you have
taken alcohol, drugs , or medication. You
mustbe in good physi cal condition and men-
tally alert. Chain saw work is strenuous. If
youhave any condi tion that might be aggra-
vated by strenuous work, check with your
doctor before operati ng a chain saw.