Stanley Black & Decker CS05, CS06 manual Safety Precautions

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

Tool operators and maintenance personnel must always comply with the safety precautions given in this manual and on the stickers and tags attached to the tool and hose.

•Do not operate a damaged, improperly adjusted, or incompletely assembled chain saw. Be sure that the chain stops moving when the control trigger is re- leased.

These safety precautions are given for your safety. Re-	• Never wear loose clothing that can get entangled in
view them carefully before operating the tool and before	the working parts of the tool.
performing general maintenance or repairs.	• Keep all parts of your body away from the chain saw
Supervising personnel should develop additional pre-	and maintain proper footing and balance at all times.
cautions relating to the specific work area and local	• Warning: Use of this tool on certain materials during
safety regulations. If so, place the added precautions in
	demolition could generate dust potentially contain-
the space provided in this manual.
	ing a variety of hazardous substances such as as-
The model CS05/CS06 Hydraulic Chain Saw will provide	bestos, silica or lead. Inhalation of dust containing
safe and dependable service if operated in accordance	these or other hazardous substances could result
with the instructions given in this manual. Read and un-	in serious injury, cancer or death. Protect yourself
derstand this manual and any stickers and tags attached	and those around you. Research and understand
to the tool and hose before operation. Failure to do so	the materials you are cutting. Follow correct safety
could result in personal injury or equipment damage.	procedures and comply with all applicable national,
	state or provisional health and safety regulations
	relating to them, including, if appropriate arranging
	for the safe disposal of the materials by a qualified
	person.
	• Do not rely exclusively upon the safety devices built
• The operator must start in a work area without by-	into the saw. As a chain saw user, several steps
	must be taken to keep your cutting jobs free from
standers. Flying debris can cause serious injury.
	accidents or injury.
• Do not operate the tool unless thoroughly trained
	–– With basic understanding of kickback, you can
or under the supervision of an instructor. Establish
	reduce or eliminate the element of surprise.
a training program for all operators to ensure safe
	Sudden surprise contributes to accidents.
operation.
	–– To avoid personal injury or equipment damage,
• Always wear safety equipment such as goggles, ear
	all tool repair, maintenance and service must
and head protection, and safety shoes at all times
	only be performed by authorized and properly
when operating the tool. Use gloves and aprons
	trained personnel.
when necessary.
	–– Keep a good firm grip on the saw with both
• The operator must be familiar with all prohibited
	hands, the right hand on the rear handle and
work areas such as excessive slopes and danger-
	the left hand on the front handle when operating
ous terrain conditions.
	the saw. Use a firm grip with thumbs and fingers
• Do not inspect, clean or replace any part(s) if the
	encircling the chain saw handles. A firm grip will
hydraulic power source is connected. Do not inspect	help reduce kickback and maintain control of
or clean the tool while the hydraulic power source is	the saw. Do not let go.
connected. Accidental engagement of the tool can	–– Make sure the area in which you are cutting is
cause serious injury.
	free of obstructions. Never allow the nose of the
• Always connect hoses to the tool hose couplers be-
	guide bar to contact the log, branch or any ob-
fore energizing the hydraulic power source. Be sure	struction that can be accidently hit while operat-
all hose connections are tight and are in good condi-	ing the saw.
tion.	–– Never start the tool while it is lying on the ground.
• Do not operate the tool at oil temperatures above
	–– Cut at rated operating speeds (gpm).
140 °F/60 °C. Operation at higher temperatures can
	–– Do not overreach or cut above shoulder height.
cause higher than normal temperatures at the tool
which can result in operator discomfort.	–– Follow the manufacturer’s sharpening and
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