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SAFETY RULES
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WARNING:
ALWAYS DISCONNECT SPARK PLUG WIRE AND PLACE WIRE WHERE IT CANNOT CONTACT SPARK
PLUG TO PREVENT ACCIDENTAL STARTING WHEN SETTING UP, TRANSPORTING, ADJUSTING OR
MAKING REPAIRS EXCEPT CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENTS.
BECAUSE A CHAIN SAW IS A HIGH-SPEED WOOD-CUTTING TOOL, SPECIAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
MUST BE OBSERVEDTO REDUCETHE RISK OF ACCIDENTS. CARELESS OR IMPROPER USE OFTHtS
TOOL CAN CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY.
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Safety Chaps
Safety
Shoes
Figure 1
KNOW YOUR SAW
- Read your operator's manual carefully untilyoucomplete-
lyunderstandandcan followall safetyrules,precautions,and
operating instructions beforeattemptingto operatethe unit
• Restrict the use of your saw to adult users who under-
stand and can fo!low safety rules, precautions,andoperating
instructionsfound in this manual
PLAN AHEAD
• Wear protective gear.Figure 1.Alwaysusesteel.toedsafe-
ty footwear with non-slip soles; snug-F_tingclothing;heavy
duty, non-slip gloves; eye protection such as non-fogging,
vented goggles or face screen;an approvedsafetyhard hat;
and sound barriers - ear plugs or mufflers to protectyour
hearing.Regularusers shouldhavehearingcheckedregular
lyas chainsaw noise can damagehearing_
• Keep all parts ofyour bodyawayfrom thechainwhen the
engine is running.
• Keep children,bystanders, andanimals a minimumof 30
feet (10 meters) away from the work area. Do not atlow
other people or animals tobe near thechain sawwhen start-
ing or operatingthe chain saw.
• Do not handle or operate a chain saw when you are
fatigued,ill,or upset,or ifyou have takenalcohol,drugs,
or medication. You mustbe in good physicalcond_onand
mentally alert Chain sawwork isstrenuous.If you have any
condition that might beaggravatedby strenuouswork, check
with your doctor beforeoperatinga chainsaw.
• Do not attemptto useyourchain saw duringbad weath-
er conditions such as strongwind,rain,snow,ice,etc. or at
night
• Carefully plan your sawing operation in advance.Do not
start cutting until youhavea cleat work area,securefooting,
and, if you are fellingtrees,a planned retreatpath
, Do not operatea chainsaw that is damaged,improperly
adjusted, or not completely and securely assembled.
Always replacethe handguardimmediatelyif itbecomes
damaged, broken,or isotherwise removed.
, Keep the handles dry,clean,and free of oil or fuel mix-
lure.
o With the engine stopped,hand carry thechain saw with
the muffler away from your body, and the guide bat and
chain to therear,preferablycovered witha scabbard.
FUEL HANDLING
- Eliminate all sources of spar'Ksor flames in the areas
where fuel is mixed, poured,or stored.Thereshouldbeno
smoking, open flames, or wood that could cause sparks.
Allow engine to cool beforerefueling.
• Mix and pour fuel in an outdoorarea on bareground;store
fuel in a cool, dry, wellventilatedplace;and usean approved,
marked containerforattfuel purposes.
• Wipe up all fuel spills beforestarting saw.
° Move at least 10 feet (3 meters) from the fueling site
before startingthe engine.
• Do not smokewhile handlingfuel or whileoperatingthe
saw.
° Turn the engine offand letyour saw coolin a non-com-
bustible area, not on dry leaves, straw,paper;etc,Stowly
remove fuel capand refuel unit.
, Store the unit and fuel in an area where fuel vaporscannot
reach sparks or open flames from water heaters, electdc
motors or switches,furnaces,etc.
SAFETY NOTICE
Exposureto vibrations through prolonged use of gasoline powered hand tools could cause b_oodvessel or nerve damage in Ihe fin-
gers, hands, and joints of people prone to circulationdisordersor abnormal sweIlings_ Prolongeduse in cold weather has been linked
toblood vessel damage in otherwise healthy people,if symptomsoccursuch as numbness, pain loss ofstrength changein skincolor
ortexture, or loss of fee ngs n the f ngers, hands orjoints, discontinuethe use of this tootand seek medical attention. An anti-vibra.
lionsystem does not guarantee the avoidance of these problems..Users who operate powertoolsona continualand regularbasis must
monitorclosely their physical conditionand the conditionofthis unit.
LOOK FOR THIS SYMBOLTO POINT OUT IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS.
IT MEANS - ATTENTION!!! BECOME ALERT!!! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED.
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