Sears C944.414460 Handle Fuel with Caution, Guard Against Kickback, Reduce the Chance Kickback

SKeep unit sharp and clean for better

and safer performance.

SFollow instructions for lubricating and

changing accessories.

SCheck for damaged parts. Before fur- ther use of the chain saw, a guard or other part that is damaged should be carefully checked to determine that it will operate properly and perform its intended function. Check for alignment of moving parts, binding of moving parts, breakage of parts, mounting and any other conditions that may affect its operation. A guard or other part that is damaged should be properly repaired or replaced by a Sears Service Centre

unless otherwise indicated elsewhere in the instruction manual.

SWhen not in use, chain saws should be stored in a dry, high or locked-up

place out of the reach of children.

SWhen storing saw, use a scabbard or carrying case.

HANDLE FUEL WITH CAUTION

SDo not smoke while handling fuel or while operating the saw.

SEliminate all sources of sparks or flame in areas where fuel is mixed or

poured.

SMix and pour fuel in an outdoor area and use an approved, marked con- tainer for all fuel purposes. Wipe up

all fuel spills before starting saw.

SMove at least 10 feet (3 meters) from fueling site before starting.

STurn the engine off and let saw cool in a non-combustible area, not on

dry leaves, straw, paper, etc. Slowly remove fuel cap and refuel unit.

SStore the unit and fuel in a cool, dry well ventilated space where fuel va- pors cannot reach sparks or open flames from water heaters, electric motors or switches, furnaces, etc.

GUARD AGAINST KICKBACK

Follow all safety rules to help avoid kickback and other forces which can result in serious injury.

Kickback Path

Avoid Obstructions

Clear The

Working Area

WARNING: Avoid kickback which can result in serious injury. Kickback is the backward, upward or sudden for- ward motion of the guide bar occurring when the saw chain near the upper tip of the guide bar contacts any object such as a log or branch, or when the wood closes in and pinches the saw chain in the cut. Contacting a foreign object in the wood can also result in loss of chain saw control.

SRotational Kickback can occur when the moving chain contacts an object at the upper tip of the guide bar. This contact can cause the chain to dig into the object, which stops the chain for an instant. The

result is a lightning fast, reverse reaction which kicks the guide bar up and back toward the operator.

SPinch-Kickback can occur when the the wood closes in and pinches the moving saw chain in the cut along the top of the guide bar and the saw chain is suddenly stopped. This sud- den stopping of the chain results in a reversal of the chain force used to cut wood and causes the saw to move in the opposite direction of the chain rotation. The saw is driven

straight back toward the operator.

SPull-Incan occur when the moving chain contacts a foreign object in the wood in the cut along the bottom of the guide bar and the saw chain is suddenly stopped. This sudden stop- ping pulls the saw forward and away from the operator and could easily cause the operator to lose control of the saw.

REDUCE THE CHANCE OF

KICKBACK

SRecognize that kickback can happen. With a basic understanding of kick- back, you can reduce the element of surprise which contributes to acci-

dents.

SNever let the moving chain contact

any object at the tip of the guide bar.

SKeep working area free from obstruc- tions such as other trees, branches, rocks, fences, stumps, etc. Eliminate

or avoid any obstruction that your saw chain could hit while cutting.

SWhen cutting a branch, do not let the guide bar contact another branch or

other objects around it.

SKeep saw chain sharp and properly tensioned. A loose or dull chain can

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