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SPECIAL SAFETY SECTION (continued)
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AWARNING "
Because a chain saw is a high-speed wood-cutting tool, special safety precautions must
beobserved to reduce the risk ofaccidents. Careless or improper use can cause serious
injury.
_SAFETY _IAT . .
"" 'FITTINGSNUG" -| _ |/HEARING'PROTECTION
CLOTHING )TECTION
HEAVY DUTY GLOVES
3. Do not handle or operatea chain saw when you
• •are, fatigue d, ill, or upset; or if you have taken.
alcohol,drags or medication. Youmust be ingood
physical condition and mentally alert. Chain saw
work is strenuous. If you have any condition that
might be aggravatedbystrenuouswork,checkwith
yourdoctor before operating a chain saw.
SAFETYCHAPS
• KNOW YOUR SAW
1. Read.youl; Operator's Manuai carefully unti!.you
completely understand and can follow all safety
instructions and operating instructions before
attempting tooperatethe unit.
2. Restrict the use of your saw.to adult users Who.
u_ andfolfowt,_e_fety ruhgs,precautJor_and
operatingin'structionsfound intl'_ manual.
PLAN AHEAD
i. .Wear protective gear, Always use
steel-toedsafetyfootwearwtthnon-slip
soles; snug-fittingclothing with rein-
forced cutresistantinserts;heavy-duty
non-slipgloves;eyeprotectionsuchasnon-fogging,
vented gogglesor face screen; an approved safety
hard hat; and hearing protection.Secure longhair
above shoulder length with a hairnet to prevent
•: entanglement. Frequent users should have hearing
checked regularly aschain saw noise may damage
hearing,
2. Keep children, bystandem, and animals outof the
work area-- a minlmum of30 feet. DonotaJiowpeo-
ple or animalstobe near thechain saw orextension
cord when sta_ing or operating the chain saw:
4, Do notattempttouseyoursawdudng bad weather
conditions suchasstrong wind,electricalstorms,rain,
snow,etc.,or atnight.
5. Plan your sawtngoperations carefullyin advance.
Do notstartcuttinguntilyouhavea clear workarea,
secure footing,and ifyouarefellingtrees,a planned
retreat path.
6. Avoid accidental starting. Always unplug the saw
when not in use.
AVOID REACTIVE FORCES
Pinch.Kickback and Pull-in occur when the chain is . -._-:
suddenly stopped by being pinched, caught, or by
contacting a foreign objectin thewood. Thisresultsin
reversalof the chainforcebeing usedto cutwood and
causes the sawtomove in theopposite directionofchain
rotation. Pinch-Kickback drives the saw straight back
toward the operator,pull-in pulls the saw away from the
operato_Eitherreaction canres_JltintheI(_;srofcontrol and .
seriousinjury. "
To avoid Pinch-Kickback:
1. Be extremely aware of situations or obstructions
thatcancausemateria]topinchthetopofOrotherwise
stopthechain.
2. Do not cut more than one log at a time.
3. Do not twist the saw asthebar iswithdrawnfrom an
under-cutwhen bucking.
To avoid Pull-in:
1. Always begin cutting with the chain moving at full
apeed and the law frame against the wood.
2. Use wedges made of plastic or wood, (never of
metal ) toh01dthecutopen.
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