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SAFETY RULES
WARNING:
Always disconnect spark
plug wire and place wire where it cannot
contact spark plug to prevent accidental
starting when setting up, transporting, ad-
justing or making repairs except carburetor
adjustments.
Because a chainsaw isahigh-speed wood-
cuttingtool, specialsafety precautionsmust
beobserved toreduce therisk of accidents.
Careless or improper use of this tool can
cause serious injury.
PLAN AHEAD
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Read this manual carefully until you
completely understand and can follow
all safety rules, precautions, and oper-
ating 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
safety rules, precautions, and operat-
ing instructions found in this manual.
Snug
Fitting
Clothing
Safety
Shoes
Safety Chaps
Heavy Duty
Gloves
Eye
Protection
Hearing
Protection
Safety Hat
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Wearprotective gear. Always usesteel-
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 hearing. Reg-
ular 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 of your body away from
the chain when the engine is running.
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Keep children, bystanders, and ani-
mals a minimum of 30 feet (10 Meters)
away from the work area. Do no t allow
other people or animals to be near the
chain saw when st arting or operating
the chain saw.
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Do not handle or operate a chain saw
when youare fatigued, ill, or upset, or if
you have taken alcohol, drugs, or
medication. Youmustbeingoodphysi-
cal condition and mentally alert. Chain
saw work is strenuous. If you have any
condition that might be aggravated by
strenuous work, check with yourdoctor
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
retreat path.
OPERATE YOUR SAW SAFELY
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Do not operate a chain saw with one
hand. Serious injury to the operator,
helpers, bystanders or any combina-
tion of these persons may result from
one-handed operation. A chain saw is
intended for two-handed use.
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Operate the chain saw only in a well-
ventilated outdoor area.
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Donot operate saw fromaladderorina
tree, unless you are specifically trained
to do so.
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Make sure the chain will not make con-
tact with any object while starting the
engine. Never try to start the saw when
the guide bar is in a cut.
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Do not put pressure on the saw at the
end of the cut. Applying pressure can
cause you to lose control when the cut
is completed.
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Stop the engine before setting the saw
down.
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Be alert for springback when cutting a
limb thatisundertension so youwill not
be struck by the limb or saw when the
tension in the wood fibers is released.
MAINTAIN YOUR SAW IN GOOD
WORKING ORDER
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Have all chain saw service p erformed
byaqualified service dealer withtheex-
ception ofthe items listed in themainte -
nance section of this manual. For ex-
ample, if improper tools are used to
remove or hold the flywheel when serv-
icing the clutch, structural damage to
the flywheel can occur and cause the
flywheel to burst.
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Make certain the saw chain stops mov-
ingwhen the throttle trigger isreleased.
For correction, refer to “Carburetor A d-
justments.”
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Never modify your saw in any way.Use
only attachments supplied or specifi-
cally recommended bythemanufactur-
er.
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Keepthe handlesdry,clean,andfree 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 scabbard.
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Keepfuel andoil caps,screws, andfas-
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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Do not smoke while handling fuel or
while operating the saw.
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Eliminate all sources of sparks or flame
in the areas where fuel is mixed or
poured. There should be no smoking,