IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
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limb could spring back and strike operator caus- ing severe injury or death.
16.Carry chain saw from one place to another
•with saw stopped and unplugged
•by holding front handle (never use hand guard as handle)
•with finger off trigger
•with guide bar and chain to rear
WARNING: This product contains chemicals known to the State of Cali- fornia to cause cancer or birth defects, or other reproductive harm.
WARNING: Some dust created by power sanding, sawing, grinding, drill- ing, and other construction activities contains chemicals known (to the state of California) to cause cancer, birth de- fects, or other reproductive harm. Some examples of these chemicals are:
•lead from
•crystalline silica from bricks and ce- ment and other masonry products
•arsenic andchromium from chemically- treated lumber
Your risk from these exposures varies, depending on how often you do this type of work.To reduce your exposure to these chemicals:work in a well ventilated area, and work with approved safety equipment, such as those dust masks that are specially designed to filter out microscopic particles.
KICKBACK
WARNING:Kickbackmayoccurwhen the nose or tip of the guide bar touches an object, or when the wood closes in and pinches the saw chain in the cut. Tip contact in some cases may cause a lightningfastreversereaction,kickingthe guide bar up and back towards the opera- tor. Pinching the saw chain along the top of the guide bar may push the guide bar rapidly back towards the operator. Either of these reactions may cause you to lose control of the saw which could result in serious injury to user.
Kickback Safety Devices On This Saw
This saw has a
Follow assembly instructions on page 16. Do not remove front hand guard. Do not replace front hand guard with substitute.
The following steps will reduce the risk of kickback.
•Use both hands to grip saw while saw is running. Use firm grip. Thumbs and fingers must wrap around saw handles.
•Keep all safety items in place on saw. Make sure they work properly.
•Do not overreach or cut above shoulder height.
•Keep solid footing and balance at all times.
•Stand slightly to left side of saw. This keeps your body from being in direct line with chain.
•Do not let guide bar nose touch anything when chain is moving (see Figure 2).
•Never try cutting through two logs at same time. Only cut one log at a time.
•Do not bury guide bar nose or try plunge cut (boring into wood using guide bar nose).
•Watch for shifting of wood or other forces that may pinch chain.
•Use extreme caution when reentering a previous cut.
•Use
•Never use dull or loose chain. Keep chain sharp with proper tension.
Saw Maintenance and Kickback Safety
Follow maintenance instructions in this manual. Proper cleaning of saw and chain and guide bar maintenance can reduce chances of kickback. Inspect and maintain saw after each use. This will increase the service life of your saw. Note: Even with proper sharpening, risk of kickback can increase with each sharpening.
MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE OF CHAIN SAW
1. Unplug chain saw from power source
• when not in use
• before moving from one place to another
• before servicing
• before changing accessories or attachments, such as saw chain and guard
2. Inspect chain saw before and after each use. Check saw closely if guard or other part has been damaged. Check for any damage that may affect operator safety or operation of saw. Check for alignment or binding of moving parts. Check for broken or damaged parts. Do not use chain saw if damage affects safety or operation. Have damage repaired by authorized service center.
3. Maintain chain saw with care.
• Never expose saw to rain.
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