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IDENTIFICATION OF SY MBOLS
W ARNING! This chain
saw can be dangerous! Care-
less or improper use cancause
serious or even fatal injury.
Read and understand the
instruction manual before
using the chain saw.
Always use two hands when operating the chain saw.
WARNING! Contacting the guide bar tipwith any object
should be avoided; tip contact m ay cause the guide bar to
movesuddenlyupwardandbackward,whichmaycausese-
rious injury.
Alwayswearappropriateearprotection,eyeprotectionandheadprotection.
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Measuredmaximumkickbackvalue withoutchain brakeforthebar
and chain combination on the label.
SAFETY RULES
WARNING: Always disconnect
spark plug wire andplace wire where itcan-
not contact spark plug to prevent accidental
starting when setting up, transporting, ad-
justing or m aking repairs except carburetor
adjustments.
Becausea chainsaw isa high-speed wood-
cutting tool, specialsafety precautions must
be observed toreduce the risk of accidents.
Careless or improper use of this tool can
cause serious injury.
PLAN AHEAD
S Read this manual carefully until you com-
pletely understand and can follow all safety
rules, precautions, and operating instruc-
tions before attempting to use the unit.
S Restrictthe useof your sawtoadult users
who understand and can follow safety
rules, precautions, and operating instruc-
tions found in this manual.
S Wear protective gear . Always use steel-
toed safety footwear with non-slip soles;
snug-fitting clothing; heavy-duty, non-slip
gloves; eye pr otection such as non-fog-
ging, vented goggles or face screen; an
approvedsafetyhardhat;andsoundbarri-
ers (ear plugs or muf flers) to protect your
hearing. Regularusersshouldhavehear-
ing checked regularly as chain saw noise
can damage hearing. Secure hair above
shoulder length .
Snug
Fitting
Clothing
Safety
Shoes
Safety Chaps
Heavy Duty
Gloves
Eye
Protection
Hearing
Protection
Sa
f
ety Hat
S Keepall parts of your body away from the
chain when the engine is running.
S Keepchildren, bystanders, and animals a
minimumof30 feet(10meters)awayfrom
the work area. Do not allow other people
or animals to benear thechain saw when
starting or operating the chain saw.
S Do not handle or operate a chain saw
whenyouarefatigued,ill,orupset,orifyou
have taken alcohol, drugs, or medication.
Yo u m ust b e i n good physical 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 .