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SAFETY RULES
OPERATEYOUR SAW SAFELY
. Do not operate a chain saw with onehand.Seriousinjury
to the operator, helpers, bystanders or anycombination of
these persons may result from one-handed operation.A
chain saw is intended for two-handed use.
- Operate the chain saw only in well-ventilated outdoor
areas,
- Do not operate saw from a ladder or in a tree, unless
specifically trainedto do soo
• Position all parts of your body to the left of cut and
away from the chain when the engine is running,
. Cut wood only. Do not useyoursawtopryorshoveaway
limbs,roots,or other objects,
• Make sure the chain will not make contact with any
object while starting the engine. Nevertry to start the
saw when the guide bar isin a cutor keff,
. Useextreme caution when cuttingsmall size brush and
saplings. Slender material can catchthe chain and be
whippedtoward you or pull you off balance..
- Be alert for springbeck when cutting a limb that is under
tension so you wilt not be struck by the limb or saw when
the tension inthe wood fibersis released.
• Do not put pressure on the saw at the end of a cuL
Applying pressurecan cause you tolose control whenthe
cut iscompleted.
Stop the engine before settingthe saw down.
, Keep fuel and oil caps, screws,and fasteners securely
tightened,
MAINTAIN YOUR SAW IN GOOD WORKING
ORDER
• Have all chain saw service performed by your Sears
Service Center withtheexceptionofthe itemslistedinthe
"Customer Responsibilities" section of this manua!.. For
example, ifimproper tools are used to remove or hold the
flywheelwhen servicing theclutch, structural damage tothe
flywheel can occur and cause the flywheel to burst.
. Make certain the chain stops moving when the throttle
trigger is released. For correction, refer to "Carburetor
Adjustments:'
. Stop the saw if the chain strikes a foreign object.
Inspectunitand repairor replace partsas necessary,
• Disconnectthe spark plug before performing any main-
tenance exceptfor carburetor adjustments.
- Never modify your saw in any way. Use only SEARS
accessories and replacement partsas recommended
TRANSPORTING AND STORAGE
o Stop the unit before transporting.
• Allow engine to cool, cover the guide bar and chain, and
secure the unit before storing or transporting in a vehicle.
• Empty fuel tank before storing or transportingthe unit..Use
up any fuel leftin the carburetor by starting the engine and
letting the engine run untilit stops.
• Store unit and fuel in an area where fuel vapors cannot
reach sparks or open flames from water heaters, electric
motors or switches, furnaces, etc.
• Store unit so the chain cannot accidentallycause iniury.
. Store the unit out of the reachof children°
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
IN AND PINCHES THE CHAIN IN THE CUT.
CONTACT ATTHE UPPER PORTION OFTHE
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 TOWARDTHE 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 OFTHESE 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 SPE-
CIAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS TO HELP
KEEP YOUR CUTTING JOBS FREE FROM
ACCIDENT OR INJURY_
Clear The
Working Area
Kickback
Path
Figure 2
Avoid
Obstructions
Figure 3
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