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SAFETY RULES
OPERATE YOUR SAW SAFELY
• Do not operate a chain saw with one hand. Serious
injuryto the operator, helpers,bystandersor any combina-
tion ofthese persons may resultfrom one-handed opera-
tion.A chainsaw isintended fortwo-handed use.
• Operate the chain saw only in well-ventilated outdoor
areas.
• Do not operate saw from a ladder or in a tree, unless
specificallytrained to do so.
• 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 useyoursaw to pry or shove away
limbs, roots,or other objects.
• Make sure the chain will not make contact with any
object while starting the engine. Never try to startthe
saw when the guide bar is in a cut or kerr.
• Use extreme caution when cutting small size brush
and saplings. Slender materialcan catch the chain and
be whippedtoward you or pullyou offbalance.
• Be alert for springback when cuttinga limbthat isunder
tension so you willnot be struckbythe limbor saw when
the tension inthe wood fibers is released.
• Do not put pressure on the saw at the end of a cut.
Applyingpressure can cause you to lose controlwhen the
cut iscompleted.
• Stop the engine before setting the 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 manual. For
example, if impropertoolsare used to remove or holdthe
flywheel when servicingthe clutch, structuraldamage to
the flywheel can occurand cause the flywheel to burst.
• Make cartaln 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 replaceparts as necessary.
• Disconnect the spark plug before performing any
malntenanca exceptfor carburetor adjustments
• Never modify your saw in any way. Use only attach-
monts suppliedor specificallyrecommended bythe manu-
facturer.
• Use only Sears accessories and replacement parts
as recommended.
TRANSPORTING AND STORAGE
• Stopthe unitbeforetransporting.
• Allow engine to cool, cover the guide bar and chain, and
securethe unitbeforestoringor transportingin a vehicle.
• Emptyfuel tank before storingor transportingthe unit.Use
up any fuel leftinthe carburetor bystartingthe engine and
lettingthe engine rununtilitsteps.
• 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 unitsothe chain cannotaccidentally cause injury.
• Store the unitoutof the reach of children.
GUARD AGAINST KICKBACK - Kickback is a dangerous reaction that can lead to serious injury.
KICKBACK WARNING
KICKBACK CAN OCCUR WHEN THE MOV-
ING CHAIN CONTACTS AN OBJECT ATTHE
UPPER PORTION OFTHETIP OFTHE GUIDE
BAR OR WHEN THE WOOD CLOSES IN 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 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
SPECIAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS TO HELP
KEEP YOUR CUTTING JOBS FREE FROM
ACCIDENT OR INJURY.
Kickback
Path
Figure 2
Obstructions
Clear The
Working Area
Figure 3
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