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SPECIAL +SAFETY SECTION (continued)
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WARNING
Because a chain is a high-speed w0od-cutting tool, special safety precautions must be
observedtoreducethedskofpersonalaccidenls.Carelessorimpmper useean causesedous
personal injury.
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KNOW YOUR SAW
1. Read your Operetor's Manual carefuily untJlyoucom-
pletely understandand followall warnings and safety
instructionsbeforeattemptingto operatethetool.
2. Restdct the use of yoursaw toadult userswho under-
stand and followthesafety rules,precautions and oper.
atinginstructionsfoundin-thlsmanual
+PLAN AHEAD +
+1. Wear personalpmtective gear. Figure 4. Always use
steel-toedsafetyfo_wear withnon-slipsoles;snug-fitting
clothing;heavy-dutynon-slipgloves;eyeprotectionsuch
as non-fogging,vented gogglesor face screen; an ap-
pmvedsafetyhardhat,andsoundban_rs-- earplugsor
mufflers tOprotectyourhearing.Regular users should
havehearingcheckedregutadyas chainsaw no_secan
+ damage hearing.
2. Keep _hiidren, bystanders, and animals Out of the
work area -- a minimum of 30 feet. Do notallowother
peopleoranimalstobe nearthechainsawwhen starting
oroperatingthe chainsaw.
3 o Do .notha.md_eor operate a cha_ saw when _ m_
fatigued, ill, or upset; or if you have taken alcohol,
drugs or medication. You mustbe in good physical
condition and mentally alert: Chain saw work is
strenuous. If you have any condffion that might be
aggravated bystrenuouswork,checkwith yourdoctor
before operating a chain saw.
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4. Do not attempt to use your chain saw during bad
weather conditions such as strongwind,rain, snow,
etc., or at night.
5. Plan yoursawing operation carefullytn advance. Do
notstartcuttinguntilyou havea ctearworkarea, secure
footing,and ifyouarefellingtrees,aplanned retreatpath.
AVOID REACTIVE FORCES
Pin0h-Kickback and Pu!!-in occur when the chain is
suddenly stopped by being pinched, caught, or by
contacting a foreign object in the wood. Thisresultsin a
reversalofthechainforceusedtocutwoodandcausesthesaw
to movein the oppositedirectionof chain rotation.Pinch-
Kickback drives the saw straight back towardthe operator.
Pull-inpullsthesawaway from the operator. Eitherreaction
canresultinlossofcontrolandpossiblesedouspersonalinjury.
TOavoid Pinch-Kickback:
1. Be extremely aware of situations or obstructions
that<:ancause matedal to pinch the top ofor other-
wise stop the chain.
2. Do not cut more than one log at a time.
3. DOnot twist the saw as the bar iswithdrawnfrom an
under-cutwhen bucking.
To avoid Pull-in:
1. Always begin cuffing with the engine at full thmffie
and the saw frame against the wood,
2. Use wedgesmade of plasticor wood, (neverof metal)
toholdthecutopen.
HANDLE FUEL WITH CAUTION
I. Eliminate all soumes of sparks or flame in the areas
where fuel ismixed, poured, or stored, Thereshould
be nosmoking,open flames, or workthatcouldcause
sparks.
2. Mix andpour fuelin anoutdoor area, onbare ground;
storefuel ina cool,dry, well-ventilated place; and use
anapproved, marked containerforatl fuel purposes.
3. Wipe up all spilled fuel before starling your saw.
4. Move at least 10 feet away from fuel and fuelingslte
before starting the engine.
5. Do not smoke while handlingfuelor while operating
the saw.
6. Turn the engine off and let your saw cool in a non-
combustible area, notondryleaves, straw,paper,etc.
Slowly removethe fueltank ca.pandrefuelthe unit.
7. Store tooland fuel in an area where fuel vapors can-
not reach sparks or open flames from water heaters,
electric motors or switches,furnaces, etc.
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