RedMax GZ3500T manual Before Use, Cutting, Transport, Fuel Safety, Storage

■BEFORE USE

1.Keep the saw chain sharp and the anti-vibration system, well main- tained. A dull chain will increase cut- ting time, and pressing a dull chain through wood will increase the vibra- tions transmitted to your hands. A saw with loose components or with damaged or worn AV buffers will also tend to have higher vibration levels.

2. Before you start the engine, make sure the saw chain is not contacting anything.

3. Always inspect the chain saw before each use for worn, Ioose, or dam- aged parts. Never operate a chain saw that is damaged, improperly ad- justed, or is not completely and se- curely assembled. Be sure that the saw chain stops moving when the throttle control trigger is released.

■CUTTING

1. Use extreme caution when cutting small size brush and saplings be- cause slender material may catch the saw chain and be whipped toward you or pull you off balance.

2.When cutting a limb that is under ten- sion, be alert for spring- back so that you will not be struck when the ten- sion in the wood fibers is released.

3.Always check the tree for dead branches which could fall during the felling operation.

4.Do not operate the chain saw in a tree unless specially trained to do so.

5.Never use a chain saw by holding it with one hand. A chain saw is not safe if controlled with one hand; you can cut yourself. Always have a secure, firm grip around the handles with both hands.

■TRANSPORT

1.Always carry the chain saw with the engine stopped, the guide bar and saw chain to the rear, and the muffler

away from your body.

2. When transporting your chain saw, make sure the appropriate guide bar scabbard is in place.

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■FUEL SAFETY

1. Always use caution when handling
	fuel. Wipe up all spills and then move
	the chain saw at least 10 ft(3 m) from
	the fueling point before starting the
	engine.
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2.	Eliminate all sources of sparks or	S
	flame (i.e. smoking, open flames, or
	work that can cause sparks) in the
	areas where fuel is mixed, poured,
	or stored.

3. Do not smoke while handling fuel or while operating the chain saw.

4.Keep the handles dry, clean and free of oil or fuel mixture.

5.Always store fuel in an approved con- tainer designed for that purpose.

■STORAGE

1.Always store the chain saw and fuel so that there is no risk of leakages or fumes coming into contact with sparks or naked flames from electri- cal equipment, electric motors, re- lays/switches, boilers and the like.

2.For longer periods of storage or for transport of the chain saw, the fuel and chain oil tanks should be emp- tied.

3.When the chain saw is in storage make sure the appropriate guide bar scabbard is in place in order to pre- vent accidental contact with the sharp chain. Even a non-moving chain can cause serious cuts to your- self or persons you bump into with an exposed chain.

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