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SAFETY RULES
WARNING:
Always disconnect
spark plug wire and place wire w here it can-
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 tool, special safety precautions must
be observed to reduce the risk of accidents.
Careless or improper use of this tool can
cause serious injury.
PLAN AHEAD
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Read this m anual carefully until youcom-
pletely understand and c an follow all
safety rules, precautions, and operating
instructions before attempting to use the
unit.
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Restrict the use of your saw to adult us-
ers who understand and can follow safe-
ty rules, precautions, and operating in-
structions found in this manual.
Snug
Fitting
Clothing
Safety
Shoes
Safety C haps
Heavy Duty
Gloves
Eye
protection
Hearing
protection
Safety Hat
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Wear protective gear. Always use steel-
toed safety footwear with non-slip soles;
snug-fitting clothing; heavy-duty, non-
slip gloves; eye protection such as non-
fogging, vented goggles or face screen;
an approved safety hard hat; and sound
barriers--ear plugs or mufflers to protect
your heari ng. Regular users should have
hearing checked regularly as chain saw
noise can damage hearing. Secure hair
above shoulder length.
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Keep all parts ofyour body awayfromthe
machine when the engine is running.
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Keep children, bystanders, and animals
a minimum of 30 feet (10 Meters) away
from the work area. Do not allow other
people or animals to be near the chain
saw when starting or operating the chain
saw.
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Do not handle or operate a chain saw
when you are fatigued, ill, or upset, or if
you have taken alcohol, drugs, or
medication. You must be in good physi-
cal condition and mentally alert. Chain
saw work is strenuous. If you have any
condition that might be aggravated by
strenuous work, check with your doctor
before operating a chain saw.
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Carefully plan your sawing operation in
advance. Do not start cutting until you
have a clear work area, secure footing,
and, if you are felling trees, a planned re-
treat pat h.
OPERATE YOUR SAW SAFELY
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Do not operate a chain saw with one
hand. Serious injury to theoperator, help-
ers, bystanders or any combination of
these persons may result from one-
handed operation. A chain saw is in-
tended for two-handed use.
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Operate the chain sawonly in awell-ven-
tilated outdoor area.
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Do not operate saw from a ladder or in a
tree, unless you arespecifically trained to
do so.
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Make sure the chain will not make con-
tact with any object while starting the en-
gine. Never try to start the saw when the
guide bar is in a cut.
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Donot put pressure onthe sawattheend
of the c ut. Applying pressure can cause
you to lose control when the cut is com-
pleted.
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Stop the engine before setting the saw
down.
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Be alert for springback when cutting a
limb that is under tension so you will not
bestruckby thelimborsawwhen theten-
sion in the wood fibers is released.
MAINTAIN YOUR SAW IN GOOD
WORKING ORDER
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Have all chain saw s ervice performed by
a qualified service dealer with the excep-
tion of t heitems listed in the maintenance
section of this manual. For example, if
improper tools areused toremove orhold
the flywheel when servicing the clutch,
structural damage to the flywheel can oc-
cur and cause the flywheel to burst.
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Make certain thesawchain stops moving
when the throttle trigger is released. For
correction, refer to CARBURETOR AD-
JUSTMENTS.
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Never modify your saw in any way. Use
only attachments supplied orspecifically
recommended by the manufacturer.
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Keep the handles dry, clean, and free of
oil or fuel mixture.
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With the engine stopped, hand carry the
chain saw with the muffler away from
your body,and the guide bar and chain to
the rear, preferably covered with a scab-
bard.
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Keep fuel and oil caps, screws, and fas-
teners securely tightened.
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Use only Poulan accessories and re-
placement parts as recommended.
HANDLE FUEL WITH CAUTION
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Donot smoke while handling fuel orwhile
operating the saw.
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Eliminate all sources o fsparksor flamein
the areas where fuel is mixed, or poured.
There should be no smoking, open
flames, or work that could cause sparks.
Allow engine to cool before r efueling.