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SAFETY RULES
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 OBSERVED TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ACCIDENTS. CARELESS OR
IMPROPER USE OF THIS TOOL CAN CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY.
Hearing
Protection
Snug
Fitting
Clothing
Safety Hat
Eye Protection
Heavy Duty Gloves
Safety Safety Chaps
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Figure 1
KNOW YOUR SAW
• Read your operator's manual carefully until you
completely understand and can follow all safety rules,
precautions,and operating instructionsbeforeattempt-
ingto operate the unit.
Restrict the use of your sew to adult users who un-
derstand and can followsafety rules, precautions,and
operating instructionsfound in this manual.
PLAN AHEAD
• Wear protective gear. Figure 1. Always use steel-
toed safety footwear with non-slip soles; snug-fitting
clothing; heavy-duty, non-slip gloves; eye protection
suchas non-fogging, vented gogglesorfaca screen;an
approved safety hard hat; and sound barders---ear
plugsor mufflerstoprotectyourhearing. Regular users
shouldhave hearing checked regularly as chain saw
noisecan damage hearing.
• Keep all parts of your body away from the chain
when the engine Is running.
Keep children, bystanders, end animals a minimum
of 30 feet (10 Meters) away from the work area. Do
not allow other people or animals to be near the chain
saw when startinq or operatin.qthe chain saw.
• Do not handle or operate a chain saw when you are
fatigued, III, or upset, or If you have taken alcohol,
drugs, or medication. You must be in good physical
conditionand mentallyalert. Chain saw workisstrenu-
ous. ifyou haveany conditionthatmightbeaggravated
bystrenuouswork, checkwith yourdoctorbeforeoper-
ating a chainsaw.
• Do not attempt to use your chain saw during bad
weather conditionssuchas strongwind, rain,snow,ice,
etc., or at night.
• Carefully plan your sawing operation in advance.
Do notstartcuttinguntilyou have a clearworkarea, se-
cure footing,and, if you are felling trees, a planned re-
treat path.
• Do not operate a chain saw that is damaged,
improperly adjusted, or not completely and
securely assembled. Always replace the
handguard Immediately If It becomes damaged,
broken, or Is other wise removed.
• Keep the handles dry, clean, and free of oil or fuel
mixture.
• With the engine stopped, hand carry the chain saw
with the muffler away from your body, and the guide
bar and chain to the rear, preferably covered with a
scabbard.
FUEL HANDLING
Eliminate all sources of sparks or flames In the ar-
eas where fuel Is mixed, poured, or stored. There
should be no smoking,openflames, orwork thatcould
cause sparks. Allow engine to coolbefore refueling.
• Mix and pour fuel In an outdoor area onbare ground; •
store fuel ina cool,dry,wellventilated place;and usean
approved, marked containerfor all fuel purposes.
• Wipe up all fuel spills before starting saw.
Move at least 10 feet (3 meters) from the fueling site
before starting the engine,
• Do not smoke while handling fuel or while operat-
Ing the saw.
• Turn the engine off and let your saw cool in a non-
combustible area, noton dryleaves, strew,paper,etc.
Slowly remove fuel cap and refuel unit.
• Store the unitandfuel inan area where fuelvaporscan-
not reach sparks or open flames from water heaters,
electric motorsor switches,furnaces, etc.
SAFETY NOTICE ]
Exposuretovibrationsthroughprolongeduseofgasolinepoweredhandtoolscouldcausebloodvesselornervedamageinthe|
fingers, hands, and joints of people pronetocirculationdisordersor abnorma swe lings. Prolongedusein coldweatherhas been I
linkedto bloodvesseldamage inotherwisehealthy people. If symptoms occursuchas numbness, pan, ossofstrength, change |
inskincolorortexture or lossoffeelinginthefingershandsorjoints,discontnuetheuseofths too andseekmedica attenton I
An anti-vibrationsystemdoesnotguaranteetheavoidanceoftheseprobems.Userswhooperatepowertoolsona continualand|
regularbasismustmonitorcloselytheirphysca conditionandtheconditionofthisunit. . J
LOOK FOR THIS SYMBOL TO POINT OUT IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS.
IT MEANS - ATTENTIONII! BECOME ALERTIH YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED.
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