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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 SE'n'ING UP,TRANSPORTING, ADJUSTING OR
MAKING REPAIRS EXCEPT CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENTS.
BECAUSE A CHAIN SAW IS A HIGH-SPEED WOOD-CUt"rING TOOL, SPECIAL SAFETY
PRECAUTIONS MUST BE OBSERVED TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ACCIDENTS. CARELESS OR
IMPROPER USE OFTHIS TOOL CAN CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY.
Do not handle or operate a chain saw when you am
Headng Safety Hat fatigued, III, or upset, or If you have taken alcohol,
Protection_ | _1 drugs, or medication. You mustbe in goodphysical
S_t_!?ng..__ ii_mi_ _ conditionand mentallyalert. Chain saw workisstrenu-
• ous. Ifyouhaveanyconditionthatmightbeaggravated
bystrenuouswork,checkwithyourdoctorbeforeoper-
atinga chain saw.
Do not attempt to use your chain saw during bad
ores weather conditionssuchas strongwind, rain,snow,ice,
Carefully plan your sawing operatlon In advance.
Do notstartcuttinguntilyou havea clear workarea, se-
cure footing,and, ifyou are fellingtrees, a plannedre-
Safety _..U,....'!i}; afetyChaps treat path.
Do not operate a chain saw that Is damaged,
Impropedy adjusted, or not completely and
securely assembled. Always replace the
"_N handgusrd Immediately If It becomes damaged,
broken, or Is other wise removed.
Figure I
KNOW YOUR SAW
• Read your operator's manual carefully until you
completelyunderstand and can followall safety rules,
precautions,and operatinginstructionsbeforeattempt-
ingto operate the unit.
Reetrlct the use of your saw to adult users who un-
derstandand can follow safetymiss, precautions,and
operatingInstructionsfoundinthis 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, ventedgogglesorfaca screen;an
approved safety hard hat; and sound barriers---ear
plugsormufflars toprotectyourheadng. Regularusers
should have hearing checked regularly as chain saw
noisecan damage hearing.
i eep all parts of your body away from the chain
when the engine Is running.
Keep children, bystanders, end anlmal# • minimum
of 30 feet (10 Meters) away from the work ares. Do
not allowother people or animals to be near the chain
sew when starting or operatingthechain saw.
• Keep the handles dry, clean, and free of oll or fuel
mixture.
• With the engine stopped, hand carry the chain saw
with the muffler away from your body, andtheguide
bar and chain to the rear, preferably covered with e
scabbard.
FUEL HANDLING
• EIImlneta all sources of sparks or flames in the ar-
eas where fuel Is mixed, poured, or stored. There
shouldbe no smoking,open flames,or workthatcould
cause sparks. Altow engine tocoolbefore refueling.
• Mix and pour fuel In an outdoor area on bareground;
storefuelina cool,dry,wellventilatedplace;andusean
approved, marked containerforall fuel purposes.
• Wipe up ell fuel spills before starting saw.
• Move at least 10feet (3 meters) from the fuelingsite
before starting the engine.
• Do not smoke while handling fuel or while operat-
ing the saw.
• Turn the engine off end let your saw cool in a non-
combustible area, noton dryleaves, straw,paper,etc.
Slowlyremove fuel cap and refuelunit•
• Storetheunitandfuelinanarea where fuelvaporscan-
not reach sparks or open flames from water heaters,
eleotdcmotorsor switches,fumacas, etc.
I SAFETY NOTICE I
Exposure to vibrations through prolonged use of gasoline powered hand tools could cause blood vessel or nerve damage in the I
f!ngers, hands, and joints of people prone to circulation disorders or abnormal swellings. Prolonged use in cold weather has been I
linked to blood vessel damage in otherwise healthy people. If symptoms occur such as numbness pain loss of strength change I
in skin color or texture, or loss of feeling in the fingers, hands or joints discontinue the use of this tool and seek medical attention. |
An anti-vibration system does not guarantee the avoidance.of these problems. Users who operate power tools on a continual and J
regular basis must monitor closely their physical condition and the condition of this unit. J
LOOK FOR THIS SYMBOL TO POINT OUT IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS.
IT MEANS- ATI'ENTIONIll BECOME ALERTlll YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED.
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