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UNDERSTANDING YOUR CHAIN SAW
SAFETY DEVICES
See Figure 4.
SAFE-T-TIP® Anti-Kickback Nose Guard
The SAFE-T-TIP® prevents kickback from happening,
because it covers the tip of the bar where kickback is
generated. Never attempt any kind of cutting where the
SAFE-T-TIP® would have to be removed from the bar
tip.
BATTERY SAFETY
■ Battery operated units do not have to be plugged
into an electrical outlet; therefore, they are always
in operating condition. Be aware of possible haz-
ards even when unit is not operating.
■ Remove the battery pack from the chain saw before
cleaning, servicing, storing, removing material from
the unit, changing accessories such as the bar and
chain, or when not in use.
■ A battery pack must be recharged only with the
specified charger for the battery pack. A charger
that may be suitable for one type of battery pack
may create a risk of fire when used with another
battery pack. Use battery pack only with charger
listed.
BATTERY PACK: Item # 1323701
CHARGER: Item # 1425701
■ To reduce the risk of explosion and possible injury,
Do not place battery units or their batteries near fire
or heat.
■ Do not open or mutilate the battery pack. Released
electrolyte is corrosive and may cause damage to
the eyes or skin. It may be toxic if swallowed.
■ A damaged battery pack is subject to explosion. To
avoid serious personal injury, properly dispose of a
damaged battery pack.
■ Batteries vent hydrogen gas and can explode in the
presence of a source of ignition, such as a pilot
light. To reduce the risk of serious personal injury,
never use any cordless product in the presence of
open flame. An exploded battery pack can propel
debris and chemicals. If exposed, flush with water
immediately.
■ Do not charge unit in a damp or wet location.
Following this rule will reduce the risk of electric
shock.
■ For best results, your battery unit should be
charged in a location where the temperature is
more than 50°F (10°C) but less than 100°F (38°C).
Do not store outside or in vehicles.
■ Under extreme usage or temperature conditions,
battery pack leakage may occur. If liquid comes in
contact with your skin, wash immediately with soap
and water, then neutralize with lemon juice or
vinegar. If liquid gets into your eyes, flush them with
clean water for at least 10 minutes, then seek
immediate medical attention.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
SAFE-T-TIP
Fig. 4
LOW KICKBACK SAW CHAIN
The rakers (depth gauges) ahead of each cutter can
minimize the force of a kickback reaction by preventing
the cutters from digging in too deeply at the kickback
zone. Only use replacement chain that is equivalent to
original chain or has been certified as low kickback
chain per ANSI B175.1.
Low kickback saw chain is chain that has met the
kickback performance requirements of ANSI B175.1 -
1991 (American National Standard for Power Tools -
Gasoline-Powered Chain Saws-Safety Requirements)
when tested on the representative sample of chain
saws below 3.8 c.i.d. specified in ANSI B175.1 - 1991.
As saw chains are sharpened during their useful life,
they lose some of the low kickback qualities and extra
caution should be used.
GUIDE BARS
Generally, guide bars with small radius tips have
somewhat lower kickback potentials.
When making a replacement, be sure to order one of
the Homelite bars listed for your saw in this operator's
manual. The proper size SAFE-T-TIP® nose guard
comes installed on the bar. Use only guide bars that
have a provision for mounting the SAFE-T-TIP®.