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SAFETY RULES
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.... MAINTAIN YOUR SAW tN GOOD WORKING
. Do not operate a chain saw with one hand. Serious ORDER
injuryto the operator, helpers, bystanders or any corn- • Have all chain saw service performed by your Sears
bination ofthese persons may result from one-handed Service Center with the exception ofthe items listed in
operation, A chain saw is intended for two-handed use,, the maintenance section of this manual For example, if
• Operate the chain saw only In well.ventilated out- improper tools are used to remove or hotd the flywheel
door areas, when servicing the clutch, structural damage to the fly-
° Do not operate saw from a ladder or in a tree, unless wheel can occur and cause the flywheel to burst.
specifically trained to do so_ • Make certain the chain stops moving when the
° Position all parts of your body to the left of cut and throttle trigger Is released. For correction, refer to
away from the chain when the engine is running. "Carburetor Adjustments."
• Cut wood only. Do not use your saw to pry or shove • Stop the saw if the chain strikes a foreign object,
away limbs, roots,or other objects. Inspect unitand repair or replace parts as necessary,
• Make sure the chain will not make contact with any ° Disconnect the spark plug before performing any
maintenance except for carburetor adjustments,,
object while starting the engine. Never trytostart the
saw when the guide bar is in a cut or keff_ o Never modify your saw in any way, Use only attach-
. Use extreme caution when cutting small size brush ments supplied or specifically recommended by the
and saplings. Slender material can catch the chain manufacturer.
and be whipped toward you or puli you off balance. TRANSPORTING AND STORAGE
o Be alert for sprtngbackwhen cutting a limbthat is un- - Stop the unit before transporting.
der tension so you will not be struck by the limb or saw o Aitow engine to cool, cover the guide bar and chain, and
when the tension in the wood fibers is released, secure the unit before storing or transporting in a ve-
- Do not put pressure on the saw at the end of a cut. hicle.
Applying pressure can cause you to Iose controlwhen • Empty fuet tank before storing or transportingthe unit,,
the cut is completed. Use upany fuel left in the carburetor by starting the en-
• Stop the engine before setting the saw down. gine and lettingthe engine rununtil itstops_
• Keep fuel and oil caps, screws, and fasteners se- • Store unit and fuel in an area where fuel vapors cannot
curely tightened, reach sparks or open flames from water heaters, elec-
tric motors or switches, furnaces, etc
o Store unit sothe chain cannotaccidentally cause injury.
o Store the unit out of the reach of children_
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GUARD AGAINST KICKBACK - Kickback is a dangerous reaction that can lead to serious injury.
KICKBACK WARNING
KICKBACK CAN OCCUR WHEN THE
MOVING CHAIN CONTACTS AN
OBJECT AT THE UPPER PORTION OF
THE TIP OF THE GUIDE BAR OR WHEN
THE WOOD CLOSES tN AND PINCHES
THE CHAIN IN THE CUT. CONTACT AT
THE UPPER PORTION OF THE TIP OF
THE GUIDE BAR 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. IF THE
CHAIN IS PINCHED ALONG THE TOP
OF THE GUIDE BAR, THE GUIDE BAR
CAN BE DRIVEN RAPIDLY BACK
TOWARD THE OPERATOR, EITHER OF
THESE REACTIONS CAN CAUSE LOSS
OF SAW CONTROL WHICH CAN
RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY. DO NOT
RELY ONLY ON THE SAFETY DEVICES
PROVIDED WITH YOUR SAW. AS A
CHAIN SAW USER, YOU MUST TAKE
SPECIAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS TO
HELP KEEP YOUR CUTTING JOBS
FREE FROM ACCIDENT OR INJURY.
Kickback
Path
Figure 2
Avoid
Obstructions
Clear The
Working Area
Figure 3
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