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OPERATE YOUR SAW SAFELY
1. Do not operate a chain saw thst is damaged, im-
properly adjusted, or not completely and securely
assembled.
2. Operatethechainsawonlyinoutdoorareas.
3. Do not operate the saw from a ladder or in a tree.
4. Position all parts of your body to the left of cut and
away from the saw chain when the engine is
running.
5. Cut woodonly. Donotcutmetal, plastics,masonry,non-
woodbuildingmaterials, et_ Do notuseyoursawtopryor
shoveawaylimbs,rootsorotherobjects.
6. Makesurethe_hain willnotmapecontactwithanyc;b-
ject while slatting theengine. Nevertrytostartthesaw
whenthe guidebarisina cutorPerf.
7. Use extreme caution when cutting small size brush
and saplings. Slender material can catch the saw
chain and be whipped toward you or pull you off
balance.
8. Be alert for springback when cutting a limbthatis
under tensionso you willnot be struck bythe limbor
saw when the tension in the wood fibersisreleased,
•9. Do not put pressure on the saw at the end of a cut.
This can cause you to lose control when the cut is
completed,
10. Stop the engine before setting the saw down.
MAINTAIN YOUR SAW IN GOOD
WORKING ORDER .
1. Have all chain saw service performed byaqualified
service dealer with the exception of the items listed
in the maintenance section of this manual. For
example, ifimpropertoolsare used to removeor hold
the flywheeJ when servicing the clutch, structural
damage to the flywheel can occur and cause the
flywheel to burst.
2. Keep fuel and oil caps, screws and fasteners
securely tightened.
3. Keep the handles dry, clean, and free of oil or fuel
mixture.
4. Make certain the saw 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.
Inspectthetoolandrepairorreplacepartsas necessary.
Disconnect the spark plug before performing any
maintenance except for carburetor adjustments.
Never modify your saw in any way. Use onlyatfach-
merits supplied or specifically recommended by the
manufacture[
Always replace the handguard immediately if it
becomes damaged, or broken or is otherwise
removed ÷
Keep the vibration isolators in good condition.
Periodicallyinspectisolatorsfortear,ripsorseparationof
the rubberportionfrom themetalmountings,Haveyour
Sears Service Center replacethe isolatorsif worn or
damaged, ifvibra_onincreasesorifmountsdevelopanout
ofroundorswollenshapefromexposuretogasolineand!or
oil.itisrecommendedthatallisolatorsbereplacedwhen
a failure toone occurs.
CARRY AND STORE YOUR SAW SAFELY
1. Handcarrywith theengine stopped,theMuffler aw_
•from yourbody,andtheGuideBarand Chaintotherear
coveredpreferablywithascabbard.
2, Before transporting in any vehicle orstoring in any
enclosure, allow your saw to coolcompletely, cover
the bar and chain and propedy secure to avoid
turnover,fuel spillage or damage,
3, Emptythe fuel tankbefore storing the tool, Use
up fuelleft in the carburetor by starting the eng-
ine and letting the engine run until it stops,
4. Store in a dry area out of the reach of children and
away from where fuel vaporscan reach sparks oran
open flame from hotwaterheaters,furnaces, etc.
THIS SAW IS 'FOR OCCASIONAL USE ONLY
NOTE: Exposure tovibrationsthrough prolonged useof
chain saws may produce Whitefinger disease
(Raynaud's phenomenon). This phenomenon
reduces the hand's ability to feel and regulate
temperature, produces numbness and burning
sensations andcan cause nerve and circulation
damage and tissue necrosis,
An anti-vibration system designed to reduce
enginevibrationis recommendedfor those using
chain saws ona regular orsustained basis and is
provided on this saw, An anti-vibration system
doesnotguaranteetheavoidanceofWhitefinger
disease, Continual and regular users must
monitor closely their use of chain saws and
physical condition.
Notice: Refer to theCode ofFederal Regulations,Section
1910.266{5);2.5.1 of American National Standard
Safety Requirements for Pulpwood Logging, ANSI
•03.1-1978;and relevant state safety codes when
usinga chainsaw for logging purposes.
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