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SAFETY RULES
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WARNING:
ALWAYS DISCONNECT SPARK PLUG WIRE AND PLACE WIRE WHERE IT CANNOT CONTACT SPARK
PLUG TO PREVENT ACCIDENTAL STARTING WHEN SETTING UP,TRANSPORTING, ADJUSTING OR
MAKING REPAIRS EXCEPT CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENTS.
BECAUSE A CHAIN SAW IS A HIGH-SPEED WOOD-CUTflNG TOOL, SPECIAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
MUST BE OBSERVED TO REDUCE TIIE RISK OF ACCIDENTS. CARELESS OR IMPROPER USE OFTHIS
TOOL CAN CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY.
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KNOW YOUR SAW
• Read your operator'smanual carefullyuntilyoucomplete-
ly understandandcanfollowallsafelyrules,precautions,and
operating_str_-'tions beforeattemptingtooperatetheunit.
• Restrict the use of your saw to adult users whounder-
standandcanfollowsafety rules,precautions,andoperating
instructionsfound inthis manual.
PLAN AHEAD
• Wear protectivegear Figure I Alwaysusesteel-toedsafe-
ty footwearwithnon-slipsoles;snug-f_1_clothing;heavy
duty,non-slipglo_s; eye protectionsuch as non-fogging,
venteegogg=esor racescreen:an approvedsafetyhardhat;
and soundbarriers- ear plugs or mufflers to protectyour
hearingRegularusersshouldhaveheating_ regular
lyas chainsawnoisecandamage hearing
° Keepail partsofyour bodyaway fromthechainwhenthe
engine is running
• Keep children,bystanders,and animalsa minimum of30
feet (10 meters) away from the work area Do notallow
olheroeople oranimals tobe nearthecha_ sawwhenstart-
ingoroperatingthe chainsaw.
• Do not handle or operate s chain saw when you are
fatigued, ilt, or upset,or ifyou havetaken alcohol,drugs,
or medication. Youmustbe ingoodphysicalconditionand
mentallyalert.Chainsawworkisstrenuous.If youhaveany
conditionthat m_ht be aggravatedbystrenuouswork,check
withyourdoctorbeforeoperatinga chainsaw.
• Do not attempt to useyour chainsawduring bad weath-
er condi_onssuchas strongwind,rain,snow,ice,etc.,orat
night
• Carefully plan yoursawingoperationin advance. Do not
startcuttinguntilyouhavea clearworkarea, securefooting,
and, ffyouare fellingtrees,a plannedretreatpath.
• Do not operete a chain sew thatis damaged, irnpropedy
adjusted, or not completely and securely assembled.
Always replace thehandguardImmediatelyff it becomes
damaged, broken,or is otherwiseremoved
• Keep the handles dr_ clean,and free of oil or fuel mix-
ture.
• W'd_tthe engine stopped,hand carrythe chain saw with
the muffler away from your body,and t_ guidebar and
chaintothe rear,preferablycoveredwitha scabbard.
FUEL HANDLING
• Eliminate all sources of sparks or flames in the areas
where fuel is mixed,poured,or storedThare shouldbeno
smoking,open flames,or woodthat could cause sparks.
Allowenginetocoolbeforerefueling.
• Mix and pour fuel inan outdoorareaon bareground;store
fuel ina cool,dry,,wellventilatedplace;and usean approved,
marked container forallfuel purposes.
• Wipe up all fuel spills before startingsaw.
° Move at least 10 feet (3 meters)from the fueling site
before starting the engine.
• DOnot smoke whilehandling fuel or while operating the
saw.
• Turn the engine of_and let your saw cool |na noncom-
bustibte area, not on dry leaves,straw,paper, etc Slowly
remov_fuel capand refuelunit.
• Storethe unitand fuel in an areawherefuel vaporscannot
reach sparks or open flames from water heaters, electric""
motors or switches,furnaces, etc.
SAFETY NOTICE
Exposure to vibra.tionsthrough prolonged use of gasolinepowered hand tools could cause bloodvessel or nerve damage inthe fin-
gem, hands, armIomtsof people prone to Circulationdisordersor abnormal swellings. Prolongeduse in coldweather has been linked
tobloodvessel damage in othen_se healthy people.If symptomsoccursuch as numbness, pain, loss ofstrength,change inskin color
ortexture, or loss of feelings inthe fingers, hands or joints,discontinuethe use of this too_and seek medical attention.An anti-w'bra-
tionsystem does netguarantee the avoidance o_these problems.Users who operate powertoolson a continualand regular basismust
monitorctoseiytheirphysical condition and the conditionof this unit.
_1 LOOK FOR THIS SYMBOLTO POINT OUT IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
IT MEAN S - ATTENTION!!! BECOME ALERT!!! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED