Additional Safety Precautions - Shindaiwa 285s 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. 66 (5); .5.1 of the
American National Safety Standard;
Requirements for Pulpwood Logging
ANSI 03.1-1978; and any applicable
state safety codes.
 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.
 Wear safety footwear, snug-fitting
clothing, protective gloves, and
eye, hearing, and head-protection
devices while working with this
chain saw.
 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.
 Never allow young children or any
person unfamiliar with chain saws
to operate this saw!
 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.
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WARNING!
 Before starting the saw engine,
make sure nothing is touching the
saw chain.
 Keep all parts of your body away
from the saw chain whenever the
engine is running!
 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.
 Stop the engine before setting the
chain saw down.
 Install the appropriate guide-bar
scabbard before transporting the
saw.
 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.
 Never operate a saw that is dam-
aged, improperly adjusted, or not
completely and securely assem-
bled.
 Do not use this saw if the saw
chain continues to move after the
throttle control trigger is released.
 Use only Shindaiwa-recommended
parts when repairing or servicing
this saw.
 Use extra care when cutting a limb
that is under tension! A limb under
tension could spring back sud-
denly, causing you to lose control
of the saw!
 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!
 Operate the saw only in a well venti-
lated area.
 Keep the saw handles dry, clean and
free of oil or fuel mixture.
 Never operate any saw while in a
tree unless you have been specifi-
cally trained to do so!
 Never perform service or repairs to
this saw unless you are specifically
trained and equipped to do so!
 Improper maintenance, use of
nonconforming replacement com-
ponents, or the removal of safety
devices, such as the chain brake or
any of the chain brake components,
could result in serious injury.
 Never allow any part of your body
near the clutch cover of an operating
saw.
 Never operate a saw with damaged
or missing anti-vibration cushions.
Long-term exposure to vibration can
damage your hands.
 Always maintain a firm footing while
operating this saw! Ladders and
other temporary platforms can shift
unexpectedly, and are not recom-
mended!