Rules for Safe Operation, continued
saplings because slender material may catch the saw chain and be whipped toward you or pull you off balance.
13.When cutting a limb that is under tension, be alert for spring back so that you will not be struck when the ten- sion in the wood fibers is released.
14.Keep the handles dry, clean, and free of oil or fuel mixture.
15.Operate the chain saw only in
16.Do not operate a chain saw in a tree unless you have been specifically trained to do so.
17.All chain saw service, other than the items listed in the Instruction Manual maintenance instructions, should be performed by competent chain saw service per- sonnel. (For example, if improper tools are used to
remove the flywheel or if an improper tool is used to hold the flywheel in order to remove the clutch, struc- tural damage to the flywheel could occur and could subsequently cause the flywheel to burst.)
18.When transporting your chain saw, use the appropri- ate guide bar scabbard.
19.Spark arrestor mufflers approved to SAE Standard
J335b are Standard on Shindaiwa Chain saws to reduce the possibility of forest fires. Do not operate the chain saw with a loose or defective muffler. Do not remove the spark arrestor screen.
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WARNING 
DANGER
■■During operation, the muffler or catalytic muffler and surrounding cover become hot. ■■Never suspend the saw on a lanyard with the engine running.
■■Always use the saw from the
■■Always wear proper safety clothing to protect your lower body from sharp saw chain and hot muffler.
■■Always keep exhaust area clear of flammable debris during transportation or when storing, otherwise serious property damage or personal injury may result.
WARNING 
DANGER
■■Using improper replacement components or removing safety devices may result in serious or fatal injury.
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