Blount 853PRO Chainsaw User Manual


 
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853PRO OPERATOR’S MANUAL
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SYMBOLS & LABELS
THE FOLLOWING SYMBOLS AND DEFINITIONS ARE FOUND THROUGHOUT THIS MANUAL
AND ARE DESIGNED TO MAKE YOU AWARE OF POTENTIAL HAZARDS OR UNSAFE
PRACTICES.
A potentially hazardous situation exists which, if not avoided,
could result in death or serious injury.
A potentially hazardous situation exists which, if not avoided,
may result in minor or moderate injury or property damage.
A potential situation exists which, if not avoided, may result in
product or property damage.
THE FOLLOWING SYMBOLS & LABELS MAY BE FOUND IN THIS MANUAL OR ON THE SAW
Read the operator’s manual carefully and understand the
contents before you use this equipment.
Always use:
• Protective helmet
• Ear protection
• Protective glasses or full face protection
Wear hand protection
IMPORTANT
WARNING
CAUTION
• Do not exceed the hydraulic flow
recommended for your saw model: 8 gpm,
(30 lpm) or 12 gpm (45 lpm) at 2,500 psi
(172.5 bar) hydraulic pressure
• Minimum water pressure 20 psi (1.5 bar)
• Weight 23 lbs (10.4 kg) w/out bar and chain
• Inserting the tool into a pre-cut slot that is
narrower than the chain may cause binding
and rapid push-back of the tool toward the
operator
• Always operate tool with solid footing and
firm hand grip
• Contact at a hydraulic leak or burst can
cause oil injection into the body
READ OPERATIONS & MAINTENANCE MANUAL BEFORE USE OF TOOL.
FAILURE TO OBSERVE THESE PRECAUTIONS CAN RESULT IN SERIOUS
PERSONAL INJURY
WARNING