IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS.

Make sure you read and under- stand all instructions in Important Safety Information on pages 4 through 6. Improper use of this chain saw can cause severe injury or death from fire, electrical shock, body contact with moving chain, or falling wood.

DANGER: Serious injury or death from electrocution if power lines are contacted. Never use near any electrical source, wires, or power lines.

WARNING: When using a bat- tery operated chain saw, basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire and injury to persons, includ- ing the following:

WARNING: For safe opera- tion read and understand own- ers manual. Wear face shield (and/or safety glasses) and hard hat to protect against falling de- bris. Always have a clear work area, retreat path, and be aware of limb/branch location to avoid falling limbs and debris. Keep bystanders 50 ft(5m) away when operating saw. Store indoors.

Before Operating Saw

For safe operation read and understand this owner’s manual before operating saw.

Only well-instructed adults should operate saw. Never allow children to operate saw.

2.Inspect tree before trimming or cut- ting down. Make sure there are no dead limbs or branches that may fall on you. Make allowance for branches to fall freely to the ground.

Use Right Tool

Use saw for cutting wood only.

Do not use chain saw for purpose not intended.

Do not use for cutting non-wood items.

Dress Properly

1.Wear snug-fitting clothes when oper- ating saw. Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry. They can get caught in moving saw chain.

2.Wear hair covering to contain long hair.

Wear Safety Gear

Wear the following safety gear when op- erating saw:

heavy-duty gloves (wear rubber gloves when working outdoors)

steel-toed safety footwear with non- skid soles

eye protection such as safety glasses, goggles, or face screen

safety hard hat

ear mufflers or ear plugs

face or dust mask (if working in dusty areas)

Stay Alert

1.Watch what you are doing. Use com- mon sense. Do not operate saw when you are tired.

2.Do not operate saw

while under the influence of alcohol, medication, or drugs

while in a hurry

3.If two or more persons perform buck- ing and felling operations at the same time, provide plenty of distance be- tween operations. Provide distance of at least twice the height of tree being felled.

4.Secure wood you are cutting by using clamps or chocks.

Keep Children, Bystanders, and Animals Away

1.Only saw user should be in work area. Keep bystanders 50 feet (15m) away when operating saw.

2.Do not let visitors contact chain saw.

Use Right Tool

1.Do not use the polesaw to cut down trees. Use the chain saw without pole attachment and only if you are trained or have expert help.

2.Do not cut small brush and saplings with the polesaw. Use the chain saw only, with extreme care. Slender mat- ter may catch in the chain and be whipped toward you. This could also pull you off balance.

Stay Alert

1.

Stay alert. Use common sense while

 

operating saw.

2.

Grip chain saw firmly with both

 

hands. Never operate chain saw with

 

one hand. Never use hand guard as

 

handle.

3.

Grip polesaw securely. Place one

 

hand on the pole and the other on the

 

handle.

4.

Keep finger off trigger until ready to

 

make cut.

5.

Before starting saw, make sure chain

 

is not touching anything.

Keep Work Area Clean

Cluttered work areas invite injuries. Before cutting, always provide the following:

clear work area

secure footing

planned retreat path from falling tree

Consider Work Area Environment

1.Do not operate saw

in rain or snow

in damp or wet areas

where highly flammable liquids or gases are present

while in a tree or on a ladder

while on aerial booms, buckets, or platforms

Check for Damage

Do not operate saw

if pole or saw is damaged, adjusted wrong, or not fully and securely assembled

if trigger does not turn saw on and off. Chain must stop moving when you release trigger. Have faulty switch replaced by authorized ser- vice center (see Technical Service, page19).

While Operating Saw

Keep Work Area Clean

1.Keep work area clean. Cluttered ar- eas invite injuries.

2.Do not use near power lines. Keep at least 10 feet away from electrical lines.

6.

To guard against electrical shock,

 

avoid body contact with grounded

 

objects such as pipes, fences, and

 

metal posts.

7.

Keep all parts of body away from

 

chain when saw is running.

8.

When cutting limb or tree trunk that

 

is under tension, use extreme caution.

 

Be alert for wood springing back.

 

When wood tension is released, limb

 

could spring back and strike operator

 

causing severe injury or death.

Do Not Force Saw While Cutting

Apply light pressure. It will do the job bet- ter and safer at the rate for which it was intended.

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Remington Power Tools BPS188A, BS188A owner manual Important Safety Information, Before Operating Saw, While Operating Saw

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