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SPECIAL SAFETY SECTION (continued)
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AWARNING
Because a chain saw is a high-speed wood-cutting tool, special safety precautions must
be observed to reduce the risk of personal accidents, Careless or improper use can
cause serious injury.
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DUTY GLOVES
4. Do not attempt to use your chain saw during bad
weather conditions such as strong wind, rain, snow,
etc., or at night.
5. Plan you sawing operation carefully in advance. Donot
start cutting until you have a clear work area, secure
footing,and ifyouare fellingtrees, aplanned retreatpath.
SAFETYCHAPS
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KNOW YOUR SAW
1. Read yourOperstor's Manual carefully Untilyoucom-
pletelyunderstandand followallsafetyrulesandoperating
instructionsbeforeattemptingto operatethe saw.
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2. Restrict the use of your saw toadultuserswho under-
stand and follow the safety rules, precautions, and
operatinginstructionsin thismanual.
PLAN AHEAD
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Wear personal protective gear. Figure 4. Always use
steel-toedsafetyfootwear withnon-slipsoles;snug-fitting
clothing;heavy-dutynon-slipgloves;eyeprotectionsuch
as non-fogging, vented goggles or face screen; an ap-
provedsafetyhardhat,and sound barriers-- ear plugsor
mufflers to protectyour hearing. Regular users should
have hearing checked regularlyas chainsaw noisecan
damage hearing.
Keep children, bystanders, and animals out of the
work area-- a minimum of 30 feet (10 meters). Donot
allow other people or animals to be near the chain saw
when startingoroperating the chain saw.
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 physical
condition and mentally alert. Chain saw work is
strenuous. If you have any condition that might be
aggravated bystrenuous work, check with yourdoctor
before operating a chain saw.
AVOID REACTIVE FORCES
Pinch'Kickback and Pull-in occur when the chain is
suddenly stopped by being pinched, caught, or by
contacting a foreign object in the wood. This resultsina
reversalofthechainforce usedtocutwoodandcausesthesaw
to move in the opposite direction of chain rotation. Pinch-
Kickback drivesthe saw straightback towardthe operator.
Puli-in pu//s thesaw away fromtheoperator. Either reaction
can result in lossofcontrol and possible serious injury.
To avoid Pinch-Kickback:
1. Be extremely aware of situations or obstructions
that can cause material to pinch the top of or other-
wise stop the chain.
2. Do not cut more than one log at a time.
3. Do not twist the saw as the bar iswithdrawn from an
under-cut when bucking.
To avoid Pull-in:
1. Always begin cutting with the engine at full throttle
and the saw frame or spur against the wood.
2, Use wedges made of plastic or wood, (never ofmetal)
toholdthe cutopen.
HANDLE FUEL WITH CAUTION
1. Eliminate all sources of sparks or flame in the areas
where fuel is mixed, poured, or stored. There should
be no smoking, open flames, orwork that could cause
sparks.
2. Mixand pourfuel in an outdoor area, on bare ground;
store fuel ina cool, dry, well-ventilated place; and use
an approved, marked container for fuel.
3. Wipe up all spilled fuel before starting your saw.
4. Move at least 10 feet (3 meters) away from fuel and
fueling site before starting the engine.
5. Do not smoke while handling fuel or while operating
the saw.
6. Turn the engine off and let your saw cool in a non-
combustible area, not ondry leaves, straw, paper, etc.
Slowlyremove the fuel tank capand refuelthe unit.
7. Storetooland fuel in an area where fuel vapors can-
not reach sparks or open flames from water heaters,
electric motorsor switches, furnaces, etc.