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IDENTIFICATION OF SYMBOLS
W ARNING!
This chain
saw can be dangerous! Care-
less or improper use cancause
se r ious or even fa tal inju r y.
Read and understand the
instruction manual before
using the chain saw.
Always use two hands when operating the chain saw.
W ARNING!
Contacting the guidebar tip with any object
should be avoided; tip contact may cause the guide bar to
movesuddenlyupwardandbac kward,whichmay c ausese-
rious injury.
Always wearappropriateearprotection,eye protectionandheadprotection.
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Measuredmaximum kickback value withoutchain brakefor thebar
and chain combination on the label.
SAFETY RULES
W ARNING:
Always disconnect
spark plug wire and place wire where 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 w ood-
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 manual carefully until you com-
pletely understand and can follow all safety
rules, prec autions, and operating instruc-
tions before attempting to use th e unit.
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Restrict the use ofyour saw to adult users
who understand and can follow safety
rules, precautions, and operating instruc-
tions found in this manual.
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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
approvedsafetyhardhat;andsoundbarri-
ers (ear plugs or mufflers) to protect your
hearing. Regular users should havehear-
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
Safety Ha t
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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 hand le or o perate a chain saw when
yo u are fatigued , ill, or upset , or if y ou have
taken alcohol, drugs, or medication. Y ou
must be in good p hysical condition andmen-
tally alert. Chain saw work is strenuous. If
you have any condition that might be aggra-
vated by strenuous work, check with your
doctor before operating a chain saw.