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SAFETY RULES
WARNING:
Always disconnect
spark plug wire and place wire where it can-
not c ontact spark plug to prevent accidental
starting when setting up, transporting, ad-
justing or making repairs except carburetor
adjustments.
Because a chain s aw is a high-speed wood-
cutting tool, special safety p recautions 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 manual carefully until you com-
pletely understand and can follow all safe-
ty rules, precautions, and operating in-
structions before attempting to use the
unit.
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Restrict the use of your saw to adult users
who understand and can follow safety
rules, precautions, and operating instruc-
tions found in this manual.
Snug
Fitting
Clothing
Safety
Shoes
Safety Chaps
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-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
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 animals a
minimum of 30 feet (10meters) 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 arefatigued, ill,or upset, orifyou
have taken alcohol, drugs, or medication.
You must be in good physical condition
and mentally alert. Chain saw work is
strenuous. If y ou have any condition that
might be aggravated by strenuous work,
check with your doctor before operating a
chain saw.
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Carefully planyoursawing operation inad-
vance. Donot start cutting until youhavea
clear workarea, secure footing, and, if you
are f elling trees, a planned retreat path.
OPERATE YOUR SAW SAFELY
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Donot operate achain sawwith one hand.
Serious injury to the operator, helpers, by-
standers or any combination of these per-
sons may result from one-handed opera-
tion. A chain saw is intended for
two-handed use.
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Operate the chain saw only in awell-venti-
lated outdoor area.
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Do not operate saw from a ladder or in a
tree.
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Make sure the chain will not make contact
with any object while starting the engine.
Never try to s tart the saw when the guide
bar is in a cut.
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Do not put pressure onthe saw at the end
of the cut. A pplying 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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Do not operate a chain saw that is dam-
aged, improperly adjusted, or not com-
pletely and securely assembled. Always
replace bar, chain, hand guard, or chain
brake immediately if it becomes damaged,
broken or is ot herwise removed.
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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.
MAINTAIN YOUR SAW IN GOOD
WORKING ORDER
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Have all chain sawservice performed bya
qualified service dealer with t he exception
of the items listed in the maintenance sec-
tion ofthis manual. Forexample, ifimprop-
er tools are used to remove orhold the fly-
wheel whenservicing 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 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.
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Keep the handles dry,clean, and free ofoil
or fuel mixture.
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Keep fuel and oil caps, screws, and fas-
teners securely tightened.
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Use onl y Poulan accessories andreplace-
ment 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 nosmoking, open flames,
orworkthat could cause sparks. Allow en-
gine to cool bef ore refueling.
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Mix and pour fuel in an outdoor area on
bare ground; store fuel in a cool, dry, well
ventilated place; and use an approved,
marked container for all fuel purposes.
Wipe up all fuel spills before starting saw.