Additional Safety Information - Craftsman CMCCSL621 Instruction Manual

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• Do not attempt to operate the tool when in a tree, on a
ladder or standing on any other unstable support.
• Keep proper footing and balance at all times.
• Hold the tool firmly with both hands when the motor
is running.
Keep handles dry, clean and free from oil and
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grease. Greasy oily handles are slippery causing loss
of control.
• Do not let the moving chain contact any object at the tip
of the guide bar.
• Keep your saw chain properly tensioned. Check
tension at regular intervals with the motor stopped and
battery disconnected.
• Begin and continue cutting only with the chain moving
at full speed.
• Watch for shifting branches or other forces that could
close a cut and pinch or fall into the chain.
• Use extreme caution when re-entering a previous
cut. Engage spikes on lower jaw into wood and allow the
chain to reach full speed before proceeding with cut.
• Use of this tool for operation different to those
intended could result in hazardous situations. Cut
wood only. Don't use this tool for purposes not intended
for example Don't use tool for cutting plastic, masonry or
non-wood building materials.
• If any debris gets caught with the guard or tool
discontinue use, remove the battery and clear debris.
• Worn chains and chain guide bars should be replaced.
• Only use replacement bars and chains specified by
the manufacturer.
This saw is intended for infrequent use by
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homeowners, cottagers, and campers, and for such
general applications as clearing, pruning, cutting
firewood, etc. It is not intended for prolonged use.
Prolonged periods of operation can cause circulatory
problems in the user's hands due to vibration. For such
use, it may be appropriate to use a saw having an anti-
vibration feature.
Kickback Safety Features
Guard against kickback. Kickback is the upward motion of
the guide bar that occurs when the saw chain, at the nose
of the guide bar, contacts an object. Kickback can lead to
dangerous loss of control of the chainsaw.

WARNING: The following features are included on
your lopper to help reduce the hazard of kickback;
however such features will not totally eliminate this
dangerous reaction. As a chainsaw user do not rely
only on safety devices. You must follow all safety
precautions, instructions, and maintenance in this
manual to help avoid kickback and other forces which
can result in serious injury.
Top Jaw
This has been designed specifically to cover the tip of the
chain bar where the danger zone for kickback occurs. In the
event of any kickback the guard also helps reduce the risk of
the chain coming into contact with the operator.
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Electrical safety
This tool and charger is double insulated; therefore no
grounding wire is required. Always check that the power
supply corresponds to the voltage on the rating plate.

Additional Safety Information


WARNING: ALWAYS use safety glasses. Everyday
eyeglasses are NOT safety glasses. Also use face or
dust mask if cutting operation is dusty. ALWAYS WEAR
CERTIFIED SAFETY EQUIPMENT:
• ANSI Z87.1 eye protection (CAN/CSA Z94.3),
• ANSI S12.6 (S3.19) hearing protection,
• NIOSH/OSHA/MSHA respiratory protection.

WARNING: Some dust created by power sanding,
sawing, grinding, drilling, and other construction
activities contains chemicals known to the State
of California to cause cancer, birth defects or
other reproductive harm. Some examples of these
chemicals are:
• lead from lead-based paints,
• crystalline silica from bricks and cement and other
masonry products, and
• arsenic and chromium from chemically-
treated lumber.
Your risk from these exposures varies, depending on
how often you do this type of work. To reduce your
exposure to these chemicals: work in a well ventilated
area, and work with approved safety equipment, such
as those dust masks that are specially designed to
filter out microscopic particles.
• Avoid prolonged contact with dust from power
sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling, and other
construction activities. Wear protective clothing and
wash exposed areas with soap and water. Allowing
dust to get into your mouth, eyes, or lay on the skin may
promote absorption of harmful chemicals.

WARNING: Use of this tool can generate and/
or disperse dust, which may cause serious and
permanent respiratory or other injury. Always use
NIOSH/OSHA approved respiratory protection
appropriate for the dust exposure. Direct particles
away from face and body.

WARNING: Always wear proper personal hearing
protection that conforms to ANSI S12.6 (S3.19)
during use. Under some conditions and duration
of use, noise from this product may contribute to
hearing loss.

CAUTION: When not in use, place tool on its
side on a stable surface where it will not cause
a tripping or falling hazard. Some tools will stand
upright but may be easily knocked over.
Air vents often cover moving parts and should be
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avoided. Loose clothes, jewelry or long hair can be
caught in moving parts.