Additional Safety Precautions - Shindaiwa 285s Owner's/Operator's Manual

Additional Safety Precautions

 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.
 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
chain cover before transporting
the saw.
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WARNING!
 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
damaged, improperly adjusted,
or not completely and securely
assembled.
 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 suddenly,
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
ventilated area. Exhaust gases
and lubrication oil mist can cause
serious injury or death.
 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
specifically 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
components, 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,
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.
 Always maintain a firm footing
while operating this saw! Ladders
and other temporary platforms can
shift unexpectedly, and are not
recommended!
 Do not operate this or any other
chain saw with the muffler
removed.
 All chain saw service, other
than items listed in the owner's
maintenance instructions,
should be performed by trained
Shindaiwa chain saw service
personnel.
 Prolonged exposure to excessive
noise is fatiguing and could lead
to impaired hearing. The use of
proper ear protection could reduce
this potential hazard.