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SPECIAL SAFETY SECTION (conUnued)
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Because achainsawis a high-speed wood-cuttingtool, specialsafetyprecautions must be
observed to reduce the risk of accidents, Careless or improper use can cause serious
injury.
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KNOW "/'OUR SAW
1. Read your Operator's Manual carefully untilyoucom-
pletelyunderstandandfollowalls_ety rulesand operating
instructionsbeforeattempting tooperatetheunit.
2. Restrict the useofyoursawte adUltusemwho under-
stand and follow the safety rures, precautions, and
operating instructions inthismanual.
PLAN AHEAD
1. Wear personal protective gear. Figure 4. Always use
steel-toedsafety footwearwithn0n-slipsoles;snug-fitting
clothing; heavy-duty non.slipgloves;eyeprotectionsuch
as non;fogging, vented gogglesor face screen; an ap-
provedsafetyhardhat,andsoundbarriers-- earplugsor
mufflers to protectyour hearing. Regular usersshould
have hearing checked regularlyas chainsaw noisecan
damage hearing.
2. Keep children, bystanders, and animals out of the
work area N a minimum of 30feet (10 meters). Do not
allow other peotYeor animalsto be near the chain saw
when starting oropera_ngthe chainsaw.
3. Do not handle or operate a chain saw when yQuare
fatigued, ill, or upset; or if you have.takeft alcohol,
. drugs or medication. You must be in good physical.
condition and mentatly alert; Chain _saw work is
'strenuous. If you have any condition that might be
aggravated by strenuous work, checkwith your dOctor
before operating a qhain saw.
4. Do not attempt to use your chain saw during ba
weather conditions such as strong wind, rain,sno_
etc., or at night.
5. Planyour sawing operation carefullyin advance, E
notstartcutting.untilyou havea clearworkarea, secu=
footing,andifyouarefelling trees,a plannedretreatpatl
AVOID REACTIVE FORCES
Pinch-Kickback and Pull-in occur when the chain i
suddenly stopped by being pinched, ca0ght, orby cur
tatting aforeignobjectin the wood. Thisrasuttsina revers_
ofthechainforce usedtocutwoodandcausesthesawtomov
intheoppositedirectionofthechainrotation.Pinch-Kickbac
drivesthesawstraightback toward theoperato,,:Pull-inpuS,,
thesaw away fromthe operator.Eitherreactioncanresu/ti
loss of controland possibly seriousin[u_
To avoid Pinch-Kickback:
1. Be extremely aware of situations or obstruction
that can cause material to pinch the top of or othe
wise stop the chain.
2. Do not cut more than one log at a time,
3. Do.not twist the saw as the bar iswithdrawnfrom a
under-cut when bucking.
To avoid Pull-in:
1. Always begin cuttingwith the engine at full throttl
and the saw housing against the wood.
2. Usewedgesmade of plastic orwood, (never ofmeta
toholdthe cutopen.
HANDLE FUEL WITH CAUTION
1. Eliminate all sources of sparks or flame in the area
.whe_m.fue! is_m!_d, gQ_!md,Qr stored, There shou!
be nosmoking, open flames, or workthatcould caus
sparks.
2. Mixand pour fuel in an outdoor area,on baregrouno
store fuel in ana cool, dry, well-ventilated place an_
use an approved, marked container for all fuc
purposes.
3. Wipe up all spilled fuel.before starting your say
4. Move at least 10 feet (3 meters) away from fuel an
fueling site before starting the engine.
5. Do not smoke while handling fuel or while operatin
the saw.
6. Turn the engine off and let your saw cool in a nor
combustible area, noton dryleaves, straw,paper, etc
Slow|y removethe fuel tankcap and refueltheunit.
7. Storetooland fuel in an area where fuel vaporsCar
not reach sparks or open flames from water heate_
electric motors or switches, furnaces, et¢.
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