General Safety Warnings - Westinghouse CSA40 User Manual

SAFETY INFORMATION

GENERAL SAFETY WARNINGS

DANGER: Shock Hazard. Serious Injury Or Death From Electrocution If Power Lines Are Contacted.
• Never use near any electrical source, wires, or power lines.
• Be aware of limb/branch location to avoid falling limbs and debris.
• Keep bystanders 50 Ft (15 m) away when operating saw.
• To reduce the risk of electric shock do not use on wet surfaces. Do not expose to rain. Store indoors.
• To protect yourself from falling branches do not stand directly under the branch or limb being cut.
• Keep the handles dry, clean, and free of oil.
• Before you start the unit, make sure the chain is not contacting any object.
• Make sure the cutting chain has stopped before setting the unit down.
• Wear face shield (and/or safety glasses) and hard hat to protect against falling debris. Always have a
clear work area.
• A BATTERY OPERATED UNIT with integral batteries or a separate battery pack must be recharged
only with the specified charger for the battery. A charger that may be suitable for one type of battery
may create a risk of fire when used with another battery.
• AVOID accidental starting. Be sure switch is in the off position before inserting battery pack. Car-
rying units with your finger on the switch or inserting the battery pack into a unit with the switch on
invites accidents.
• DO NOT use unit if switch does not turn it on or off. A unit that cannot be controlled with the switch
is dangerous and must be repaired.
• DISCONNECT battery pack from unit or place the switch in the locked or off position before making
any adjustments, changing accessories, or storing the unit. Such preventative safety measures
reduce the risk of starting the unit accidentally.
• ALWAYS WEAR EYE PROTECTION – Wear safety glasses or goggles at all times when this unit is
in use. Also use face or dust mask.
• STORE IDLE UNITS. When not in use, the unit should be stored in a dry, high or locked-up place -
out of reach of children.
• DON'T OVERREACH. Keep proper footing and balance at all times.
• MAINTAIN UNIT WITH CARE. Keep unit clean for best and safest performance. Follow instructions
for proper maintenance.
• DO NOT attempt to repair the tool. To assure product safety and reliability, repairs, maintenance, and
adjustments should be performed by Westinghouse service centers or authorized service centers,
always using Westinghouse replacement parts.
• DO NOT operate tool in a gaseous or explosive atmosphere. Motors in these units normally spark,
and the sparks might ignite fumes.
• AVOID DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS – Do not use electric units in damp or wet
locations. Don't use the unit in the rain.
• STAY ALERT - Watch what you are doing. Use common sense. Do not operate unit when you are
tired.
• USE THE RIGHT UNIT – Do not use this unit for any job except that for which it is intended.
• DO NOT allow to be used as a toy. Close attention is necessary when used by or near children. Not
recommended for use by children.
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