Safety; Planning Ahead; Operating Your Saw - Poulan Pro pp5020 Instruction Manual And Quick Start Manual

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INTRODUCTION
A chainsaw is a high-speed wood-cutting tool. Special
safety precautions must be observed to reduce the
risk of accidents.
Failure to follow all safety rules and precautions can
result in serious injury.
If situations occur which are not covered in this
manual, use care and good judgment. If you need
assistance, contact your authorized service dealer or
call customer support.

PLANNING AHEAD

• Read this manual carefully until you completely
understand and can follow all safety rules,
precautions, and operating instructions before
attempting to use the unit.
• Restrict the use of your saw to adult users who
understand and can follow safety rules, precautions,
and operating instructions found in this manual.
• Wear protective gear. Always use steel-toed safety
footwear with non-slip soles; snug-fitting clothing;
safety chaps; heavy-duty, non-slip gloves; eye
protection such as non-fogging, vented goggles
or face screen; an approved safety hard hat; and
sound barriers (ear plugs or mufflers) to protect your
hearing. Regular users should have hearing checked
regularly as chainsaw noise can damage hearing.
Secure hair above shoulder length.
• Keep all parts of your body away from the chain
when the engine is running.
• Keep children, bystanders, and animals a minimum
of 10 meters (30 feet) away from the work area. Do
not allow other people or animals to be near the
chainsaw when starting or operating the chainsaw.
• Do not handle or operate a chainsaw when you are
fatigued, ill, or upset, or if you have taken alcohol,
drugs, or medication. You must be in good physical
condition and mentally alert. Chainsaw work is
strenuous. If you have any condition that might be
aggravated by strenuous work, check with your
doctor before operating a chainsaw.
• Carefully plan your sawing operation in advance.

SAFETY

Do not start cutting until you have a clear work
area, secure footing, and, if you are felling trees, a
planned retreat path.

OPERATING YOUR SAW

• Do not operate a chainsaw with one hand. Serious
injury to the operator, helpers, bystanders or any
combination of these persons may result from
one-handed operation. A chainsaw is intended for
two-handed use.
• Operate the chainsaw only in a well-ventilated
outdoor area.
• Do not operate saw from a ladder or in a tree.
• Make sure the chain will not make contact with any
object while starting the engine. Never try to start the
saw when the guide bar is in a cut.
• Do not put pressure on the saw at the end of the
cut. Applying pressure can cause you to lose control
when the cut is completed.
• Stop the engine before setting the saw down.
• Do not operate a chainsaw that is damaged,
improperly adjusted, or not completely and securely
assembled. Always replace bar, chain, hand guard,
or chain brake immediately if it becomes damaged,
broken or is otherwise removed.
• Exposure to vibrations through prolonged use of
gasoline powered hand tools could cause blood
vessel or nerve damage in the fingers, hands,
and joints of people prone to circulation disorders
or abnormal swellings. Prolonged use in cold
weather has been linked to blood vessel damage
in otherwise healthy people. If symptoms occur
such as numbness, pain, loss of strength, change
in skin color or texture, or loss of feeling in the
fingers, hands, or joints, discontinue the use of this
tool and seek medical attention. An anti-vibration
system does not guarantee the avoidance of these
problems. Users who operate power tools on a
continual and regular basis must monitor closely
their physical condition and the condition of this tool.
• With the engine stopped, hand-carry the chainsaw
with the muffler away from your body, and the guide
bar and chain to the rear, preferably covered with a
scabbard.
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