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SPECIAL SAFETY SECTION (continued)
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,i_ WARNING
Because a chain saw isa high-speed wood-cutting tool, special safety precautions must
be observed to re(zuce the risk of accidents, Careless or improper use can cause
.serious injury.
SNUG
FITTING
4. Do not attempt to use your chain saw during b
weather conditions such as strong wind, ralnzsn(
etc., or at night.
5. Plan your sawing operation carefully in advance.
not startcutting untilyou havea clear workarea, sect ,--
footing,andifyouare fellingtrees,aptanned retreatp_
SAFETY CHAPS
SAFETY
SHOES
Figure4
,KNOW YOUR SAW
1. Read your Operator's Manual carefully untilyou com-
pletelyunderstandandfollowagsafetyrotes andoperating
instructionsbeforeattemptingtooperatethe unit.
2. I_estdct the use o'fyour saw to adultuserswho under-
stagd and follow the safety rules, precautions, and
operating instructionsinthismanual.
PLAN AHEAD
1. Wear personal protective gear. Figure 4, Alwaysuse
steel-toedsafetyfoQtwearwithnon,slipsoles;snug-fitting
clothing;heavy-dutynon-slipgloves;eye protectionsuch
as norvfogging, vented goggtes or face screen; an ap-
provedsafetyhardhat,and soundbarriers-- earplugsor
mufflersto protectyour hearing. Regular users should
have headng checked regularlyas chain saw noisecan
damage hearing.
2. Keep children, bystanders, and animals out of the
work area-- aminimum of 30 feet (10 meters). Donot
allowother people or animals to be near the chain saw
when startingor operatingthe chain saw.
3. Do not handle or operate a chain saw when you are
fatigued, ill, or upset; or if you have taken alcohol,
drugs or medication. You must be in good physical
condition and mentally alert. Chaip saw .work is
strenuous. If you have any condition that might be
aggravated by strenuous work, check with your doctor
before operating a chain saw.
_AVOID REACTIVE FORCES
Pinch-Kickback and Pull-in occur when the chain
suddenly stopped by being pinched, caught, or
contacting a foi_ign object in the wood. Thisresultsi
reversalofthechainforceusedtocutwoodand causesthes
to move inthe opposite directior_of chain rotation.Pine
Kickback drives the saw straightback towardtheopera
Pull-inpuffs thesaw awayfromtheoperator.Eitherreactk
canresult inloss ofcontrol and possible serious inju_.
To avoid Pinch-Kickback:
1, Be extremely aware of situations or obstructk
that can cause material to pinch the top of or otf
wise stop the chain.
2. Do not cutmore than one log at a time.
3. Do not twist the saw asthe bar iswithdrawnfrom
under-cut when bucking.
To avoid Pull-in:
1. Always begin cutting with the engine at full thin
and the spur against the wood.
2. Use wedges_nade ofplastic orwood, (never ofme
toholdthe cutopen.
HANDLE FUEL WITH CAUTION
1. Eliminate allsources of sparks or flame in the ar
where fuel is mixed, poured, or stored. There sh(
be no smoking, open flames, orworkthat couldca
sparks."
2. Mix and pour fuelin an outdoor area, on bare grou
store fuel ina cool, dry,well-ventilated place; and
an approved, marked container for all fuel purpo.,
3. Wipe up all spilled f_el before starting your.,
4. Move at least 10 feet (3 meters) away from fuel
fueling site before starting the engine.
5. Oo not smoke while handling fuel or while opera
the saw.
6. Turn the engine off and let your saw cool in a I
combustible area, noton dryleaves,straw,paper:
Slowlyremove thefuel tankcap and refuelthe unit.
7. Store tool and fuel in an area where fuel vapors
not reach sparks or open flames from water hea
electric motors or switches, furnaces, etc.
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