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SPECIAL SAFETY SECTION (continued)
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OPERATE YOUR SAW SAFELY
1. Do not operate a chain saw that is damaged, im-
properly adjusted, or not completely and securely
assembled.
2. Operate the chain m only inoutdoor areal
3. Do not operate the saw from a ladder or in atree.
4: Position all parts of your body to the left of cut and
away from the law cltlin when the engine is
running.
5. Cut wood only. Do not cutmetal,plastics,masonry,
non-woodbuildingmaterials,etc.Inspectmaterialto
be cut; remove any foreign materialssuch as nails,
wire, etc.Do not use yoursaw to pry or shoveaway
limbs, roots,or other objects.
6. Make sure the chain wilt not make contact with
any object before starting the motor. Nevertryto
start the saw when the guide bar is in a cut.
7. Use extreme caution when cutting small size brush
and saplings. Slender material can catch the saw
chain and be whipped toward you or pull you off
balance.
8. Be alert for springback when cutting a limbthat is
under tension so you wiii not be struck by the limboF
saw when the tension in thewood fibers is released.
9. Do not put pressure on the saw at the end ofa cut.
This can cause you to lose control when the cut is
completed.
10. Stop the engine before setting the saw down.
MAINTAIN YOUR SAW IN GOOD
WORKING ORDER
1. Have all chain sawservice performed byyourSears
Service Center/Department withthe exceptionof the
itemslistedinthemaintenancesectionofthismanual.For
example,ifimpropertoolsareusedtoremoveorholdthe
flywheelwhen servicingtheclutch,structural damageto
the flywheel can occurand causethe flywheeltoburst.
2. Keep fueland oilcaps, screws,aiidP_tene_=iy
tightened.
3. Keep the handles dry, clean, and free of oil or fuel
mixture.
4. Make certain the saw chain stops moving when the
throttle trigger is released. For correction,refer to
"Carburetor Adjustment" instructions.
5. Stop the saw if the chain strikes a foreign object.
Check foralignment, binding,breakage,and mount-
ingofmoving partsand anyothercondition thatmay
affect theoperation ofthe unit.Check guardsand all
other parts to see if each willoperate propedyand
perform itsintended function. Any part that is dam-
aged shouldbe propedy repairedor replacedbyusing
the instructionsin thismanualor byseeingyour Sears
Service Center.
6. Disconnect the spark plug before performing any
maintenance except for carburetor adjustments,
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Never modify your saw in any way. Use onlyattach.
mentssuppliedorspecificallyrecommendedbySears.
Always replace the handguard immediately if it
becomesdamaged, broken, or isotherwise removed.
Keepthevibrationisolators ingood condition. Period-
icallyinspectisolatorsfortears, rips,orseparationofthe
rubberportionfromthemetalmountings.HaveyourSears
ServiceCenter/Departmentreplacetheisolatorsifwomor
damaged,ifvibrationincreases,or ifmountsdevelopan
outofroundorswollenshape from exposuretogasoline
and/oroil.Risrecommendedthatallisolatorsbereplaced
whena failuretoone occurs.
CARRY AND STORE YOUR SAW SAFELY
1. Handcarrythe unitwith theengine stopped, themuf-
tier awayfromyourbody, and theguidebarandchainto
therearcoveredpreferablywitha scabbard.
2. Beforetransporting in any vehicle or stodng in any
enclosure, allowyoursaw tocoolcompletely,coverthe
barandchain,andproperlysecuretoavoid turnover,fuel
spillage,ordamage.
3. _B._fom=stodng=thetool, use up ,_,elleftin the_-_rbu-
retorand fueltines by starting the engine and letting
it run until_itstops.
4. Store in a dry area out of the reach of children and
a_ from where fuel vapors can reach sparks or an
open flame from hotwaterheaters,furnaces,et_
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
NOTE: Exposureto vibrations through prolonged use of
gasoline powered hand tools could cause blood
vesselor nervedamage inthe fingers, hands,and
wristsof people prone to circulation disorders or
abnormal swellings. Prolonged use in cold
weather hasbe6ri linked to b166diie_i dania_le
in otherwise healthy people. If symptoms occur
suchasnumbness, pain, loss ofstrength, change
in skin color or texture, or loss of feeling in the
fingers, hands, or wrists, discontinue the useof
this tool and seek medical attention. An anti-
vibration system does not guarantee the
avoidanceofthese problems. Users who operate
powertoolson acontinual and regularbasismust
monitor closely their physical condition and the
condition ofthis tool.
Notice: Refer to the Code of Federal Regulations,Section
1910.266(5);2_5.1of American National Standard
SafetyRequirements for Pulpwood Logging,ANSI
03.1-1978;and relevant state safety codes when
usinga chainsaw fortogging purposes.
NOTE: When cutting fibrousmaterialsuch as palms,pampas grass,yucca, etc.,cleanthecooling system(includingcylinder
cooling fins) after every other refueling.
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