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sPECIAL SAFETY SECTION (continued)
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_.WARNtNG : j
Because a chain saw is a hlgh-speed wood-cutting tool, special safety precautions must
De ooserved to reduce the risk of personal accidents. Careless or improper use can
c_use serious injury.
HEAVY DUTY GLOVES
4. DO not attempt to use your chain Saw during bad
weather conditions suchas strongwind, rain, snow,
etc. or at night.
5. Plan yoursawingoperation carefullyin advance. Do
not startcuttingur_ityouhavea clearworkarea,secure
footing,andifyouarefal(ingtrees,aplannedretreatpath.
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KNOW YOUR SAW
!. Read yourOperator's Manual camfuflyuntilyoucorm
ptetely_mde,'_d andfolk_walls_atyroles_,_dopera,rig
instruotionsbefore'attemptingtooperatetheunit.
2. Restrict the use of your saw toadultuserswhounder-
.stand .and follow the safety rules, precautions,and
operatinginstructionsinthis manual.
PLAN AHEAD
1. Wear protective gear. Figure 4, Alwaysusesteel.toed
safetYfootwearwithpoP_p.sot_; snug.#__!n9 clothing;
t_eav_-duty non-slip g_oves;eye protections_Jchas
non-.f_j_ping, _ented goggles or face screen; anap-
provedSafetyhardhat,and soundbarriers_ earplugsor
mufflersto protectyour hearing. Regu]_ usePsshould
havehearingchecked regularlyaschainsawnoisa can
damage hearing°
2. Keepchildren, bystanders, and pets out of the work
' area-- a minimum of 30 feet (10 meters). Do notallow
other people oranimalstobe nearthechainsawwhen
startingor operating thechainsaw.
3. Do not handle or operate a chainsaw when you are
fatigued, ii|, or upset; or if you have taken alcohol,
drugs or medication. You must be in good physical
condition and mentally alert. Chain saw work is
strenuous. If you have any condition.that might be
aggravated bystrenuouswork, checkwith yourdoctor
- before operating-a:chain-saw: ............_.........: .......
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AVOID REACTIVE FORCES
Pinch-Kickback and PuIFin occur when the chain is
suddenty-stopped by being_pinched, caught, or by
contacting a foreign object in the wood. This results in a
_ ofthe chainfor_e usedtocut wood ar_lcausesthe saw
to move in the opposite direction of chain rotation. Pinch-
Kickback drives the saw slraight back toward _ operator.
Pull*inpul/s_esawawayfromtheoperatOr. Either reaction
can result in lossofc_r_ol and poss_te sedous injury.
To avoid Pinch,Kickback:
t. Be extremely aware of situations or obstructions
that can _se mate,_ial _opinch the top of or other-
wise stopthe chain.
2. Do not cut more than one log at a time.
3. Do not twist the saw asthe bar is withdrawnfrom an
under-cut when bucking.
To avoid Pull-in:
1. Always begin cutting with the engine at full throttle
and the spuragainst the wood.
2. Usewedges madeof plasticor _, (_er Ofmetal)
to hotdthecutopen.
HANDLE FUEL WiTH CAUTION
1. Etiminate all sources of spad(s or flame in theareas
where fuel is mixed, poured, or stored. There should
•be no smoking, open flames, or work that could cause
sparks.
2. Mix and pourfuelin an outdoor area_ on bateground;
store fuel ina coot, dry, well-vent,.ated place;,and use
an approved, marked container for fuel.
3, Wipe up all spilled fuel before starting your saw.
4, Move at least 10 feet (3 meters} away from fuel and
fueling site before starting the engine.
5. Do not smoke while handling fuel or while opereting
the saw.
6. Turn the engine off and let your saw cool in a non-
combustible area, not on dry leaves, straw, p_er, etc.
SLOWLY remove the fuel tank cap and refuelthe unit
7. -'St_'r:e-t_"a_J_;__K _;_vV_e_e fuel_rS can-
not reach sparks or open flames from water heaters,
etectric motors or switches, _urnaces, etc.
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