Additional Safety Precautions - Shindaiwa 446s Owner's/Operator's Manual

Additional Safety Precautions

NOTE:
These safety precautions are intended
primarily for consumers or occasional
users. When using this chain saw for
logging purposes, refer to: CFR Section
1910. 226 (5); 2.5.1 of the American
National Safety Standard; Requirements
for Pulpwood Logging ANSI 03.1-1978;
and any applicable state safety codes.
n Never operate this chain saw with
one hand! One-handed operation
could cause you to lose control,
causing serious injury to yourself
or others! A chain saw is intended
for two-handed use.
n Wear safety footwear, snug-fitting
clothing, protective gloves, and
eye, hearing, and head-protection
devices while working with this
chain saw.
n Do not allow other persons to be
near the chain saw when starting
or running the chain saw. Keep
bystanders and animals out of the
work area.
n Never allow young children or any
person unfamiliar with chain saws
to operate this saw!
n Clear the work area before using
the saw. Never start cutting until
you are sure you have a secure
footing and have planned a retreat
path from the falling tree.
n When felling, keep at least 2 tree
lengths away from your fellow
workers.
n Before starting the saw engine,
make sure nothing is touching the
saw chain.
n Keep all parts of your body away
from the saw chain whenever the
engine is running!
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WARNING!
n Stop the engine before carrying
the saw. Carry the saw with the
engine stopped, the guide bar and
saw chain pointing to the rear, and
the engine muffler away from your
body.
n Stop the engine before setting the
chain saw down.
n Install the appropriate guide-bar
chain cover before transporting
the saw.
n Never operate this chain saw if you
are fatigued or if you are under the
influence of alcohol, drugs, or any
other substance that could affect
your ability or judgement.
n Never operate a saw that is
damaged, improperly adjusted,
or not completely and securely
assembled.
n Do not use this saw if the saw
chain continues to move after the
throttle control trigger is released.
n Use only Shindaiwa-recommended
parts when repairing or servicing
this saw.
n Use extra care when cutting a
limb that is under tension! A limb
under tension could spring back
suddenly, causing you to lose
control of the saw!
n Use extreme caution when cutting
smaller brush and saplings! Small-
diameter material may catch in the
chain and be whipped toward you
or pull you off balance, causing
you to lose control of the saw!
n Operate the saw only in a well
ventilated area. Be aware of carbon
monoxide poisoning. Exhaust
gases and lubrication oil mist can
cause serious injury or death.
n Keep the saw handles dry, clean
and free of oil or fuel mixture.
n Never operate any saw while
in a tree unless you have been
specifically trained to do so!
n Never perform service or repairs to
this saw unless you are specifically
trained and equipped to do so!
n Improper maintenance, use of
nonconforming replacement
components, or the removal of
safety devices, such as the chain
brake or any of the chain brake
components, could result in
serious injury.
n Never allow any part of your
body near the clutch cover of an
operating saw.
n Never operate a saw with damaged
or missing anti-vibration cushions.
Long-term exposure to vibration
can damage your hands, in
particular vascular, bone or joint,
neurological or muscular disorders.
For lowest vibration, replace
damaged mounts immediately.
Mounts hardened due to age or
weathering should also be replaced.
n Always maintain a firm footing
while operating this saw! Ladders
and other temporary platforms
can shift unexpectedly, and are not
recommended!
n Do not operate this or any other
chain saw with the muffler
removed.
n All chain saw service, other
than items listed in the owner's
maintenance instructions,
should be performed by trained
Shindaiwa chain saw service
personnel.
n Prolonged exposure to excessive
noise is fatiguing and could lead
to impaired hearing. The use of
proper ear protection can reduce
this potential hazard.