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SAFETY RULES AND PRECAUTIONS
A. KNOW YOUR SAW
_1. Read your Owner's Manual carefully until you
completely understand and can apply all safe.
ty rules and operating instructions before
attempting to operate the uniL
2.Restrict the use of your saw to users who
;understand and follow the safety rules,
_;_precautions, and operating instructions found
in this manual.
I WARNING!
Failure r to observe the following Safety Rules and
Precautions could result in serious personal injury;
B. PLAN AHEAD
1..Wear personal protective gear. AlwaYs use
safety footwear; snug-fitting clothing;
_protective, gloves;_ and appropriate eye,
i?ihearing and head protection devices.
2. Keep children, bystanders, and pets out of the
work area. Do not allow other people to be
near the chain saw when starting or operating
thechain saw. i
• 3.DOrnOt handle or operate a chain saw when
_ you are fatigued, III, or upset;, or if you have
taken alcohol or drugsirnedication. You must
be in good physical condition and mentally
alert.
4. Do not attempt to useyour saw during bad
weather conditions such as strong wind, rain,
snow, etc., or at night since you would not
have good visibility. •
5. Plan your sawing operation carefully in ad-
vance. Do not start cutting until you have a
clear work area, secure footing, anda planned
retreat path from the falling tree.
C, HANDLE FUEL WITH CAUTION
1;_Elirninate all sources of sparks or flame in the
• " areas where fuel is mi'X'ed, poured, or stored.
There should be no smoking, open flameS, or
work that could cause =sparks.
2. Mixand store fuel in a well-ventilated area.
3. Mix and store fuel in an appreved, marked
_ container.
4._Wlpe up all spilled fuel before starting your
saw.
5.Move at least 10 feet (3 meters) away from
fuel and fueling site before, starting the
engine.
_ 6. Do ;not smoke while handling fuel orrwhile
operating the saw.
7. Turn the engine off and let your saw cool
before removing the fuel tank cap and refuel-
lng the unit.
8. Let the saw Cool in a non-combustible area,
not on dry leaves, straw,, paper,
D. GUARD AGAINST KICKBACK
Kickback can lead to dangerous loss of con.
trol of the chain saw and possibly cause
serious personal injury. Kickback is the up-
ward and backward motion of the guide bar that
occurs when the moving chain contacts anot>
ject at the nose of the guide bar. To reduce the
hazard of kickback:
1_Hold the chain saw firmly with both hands,
2. Do not overreach.
3. Do not let the nose of the guide bar contact
the ground, a log, a branch, or any other
obstruction.
4. Cut only with the engine running at lull throt..
tie,.
. 5. Do not cut;_ab0_e shoulder height.- .... i
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.Follow manufacturer's sharpening and
maintenance instructions for the saw chain.
7. Use the Guard Link Chain; and Lo-
KiciP Guide Bar that are designed for your
saw to reduce the possibility of kickback.
E, OPERATE YOUR SAW SAFELY
1. Do not operate a chain saw that isdamaged,
improperly adjusted, or not completely and
. _' securely assembled.
2. Do not operate the saw from a ladder orin a
tree.
_;3: Keep all parts ofyour body awayfrom the saw
chain when the engine is running.
4. Cut wood only.
5:Make sure the saw chain is not touching
anything before you start the engine.
6. Use extreme caution when cutting small size
brush and saplings. Slender.. material may
catch the sawci'Lain and be whipped toward
you or pull you: off balance.
: 7. Be alert for spdngback when cuttinga limb
...._ _.that isunder tension soyou wilt notbe struck
" by the limb-or saw when the tension inthe
wood fibers is released.
8. Shut off the engine before setting the saw
down.
F, MAINTAIN YOUR SAW IN GOOD
WORKING ORDER
1. Have all chain saw service E)erformed by.your
Sears Service Center, other than the service
listed in the maintenance section of this
manual.
2. Keep fuel and oil caps, screws and fasteners
tight.
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, if it does
not, refer to page 21 for correct carburetor
idle adjustment mstruchons.
5. Stop the saw if the chain strikes a foreign ob-
ject. Inspect the unit and repair or replace
parts as necessary.
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