----_ WARNING! This chain
saw can be dangerous! Care-
less or improper use can cause
serious or even fatal injury
Always wear appropriate ear
protection, eye protection
and head protection.
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Read and understand the
instruction manuaI before
using the chain saw.
Measured maximum kick-
back value without chain
brake for the bar and chain
combination on the label
@ A_ways use two hands when operating the chain saw.
WARNING! Contacting the guide bartip with any object
should be avoided; tip contact may cause the guide barto
move suddenly upward and backward, which may cause se-
rious injury.
Starting Fleminder
Move ON/STOP switch to
a _ the ON position.
PrimeaX Slowly press primer bulb
(_)_ 6 times.
Full Choke Pull choke/fast idle lever
outtothefu,extent{to
the PULL CHOKE posi-
-- tion)
Pull 5X
Half Choke
PUllto Statl
Pul_the starter rope
sharply 5 times with your
right hand.
Push the choke/fast idle
lever into the HALF
CHOKE position.
Pullthe starterrope sharply
withyour righthand un_l
theengine stairs.
_ll WARNING: Always disconnect
spark pIug wire and place wire where itcan-
not contact spark plug to prevent accidental
starting when setting up, transporting, ad-
justing or making repairs except carburetor
adjustments.
Because a chain saw is a high-speed wood-
cutting toef, speciaI safety precautions must
be observed to reduce the risk of accidents.
Careless or improper use of this toef can
CaUSe SeRous Enlui'y
PLAN AHEAD
• Read this manuef carefully until you com-
pletely understand and can follow efl safety
rules, precautions, and operating instruc-
tions before attempting to use the unit.
• Restdct the use of your saw to adult users
who understand and can follow safety
rules, precautions, and operating instruc-
tions found in this manual.
• Wear protective gear. Always use steeF
toed safety footwear with non-slip soles;
snug-fitting clothing; heavy-duty, non-slip
gloves; eye protection such as non-fog-
ging, vented goggles or face screen; an
approved safety hard hat; and sound barri-
ers (ear plugs or mufflers) to protect your
hearing. Regular users should have hear-
ing checked regularly as chain saw noise
can damage hearing. Secure hair above
shou*der Iength.