Safety Rules Pages - Craftsman 9096-31B202 316350840 Operator's Manual

The purpose of safety symbols is to attract your atten-
tion to possible dangers. The safety symbols, and their
explanations, deserve your careful attention and under-
standing. The safety warnings do not by themselves
eliminate any danger. The instructions or warnings they
give are not substitutes for proper accident prevention
measures.
SYMBOL MEANING
SAFETY ALERT:
warning or caution. Attention is required in
order to avoid serious personal injury. May
be used in conjunction with other symbols
or pictographs.
NOTE: Advises you of information or instructions vital to
the operation or maintenance of the equipment.
Read the Operator's Manual(s) and follow all warnings
and safety instructions.
Failure to do so can result in serious injury to the oper-
ator and/or bystanders.
• IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS •
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS
PLAN AHEAD
WARNING:
quick, easy to handle and efficient tool; if
used improperly or without the due precau-
tions it could become a dangerous tool. For
pleasant and safe work,always strictly com-
ply with the safety rules that are contained in
this manual.
• Read the instructions carefully. Be familiar with the con-
trols and proper use of the unit.
• Do not operate this unit when tired, ill or under the influ-
ence of alcohol, drugs or medication.
• Children must not operate the unit. Teens must be
accompanied and guided by an adult.
• Only responsible individuals who are familiar with the
instructions may operate the chain saw (no one under
the age of 16). Provide parental supervision at all times.
• Secure hair above shoulder length. Do not wear loose
clothing or jewelry; they can get caught in moving parts.
• Inspect the unit before use. Replace all damaged parts
prior to starting. Make sure the unit is in original operat-
ing condition before starting.
• Know the controls and know how to stop the chain saw
quickly.
RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION
Indicates
danger,
If correctly used, the
chain saw is a
SYMBOL MEANING
DANGER:
serious injury to yourself or to others. Always
follow the safety precautions to reduce the
risk of fire, electric shock and personal injury.
WARNING:
result in injury to yourself and others. Always
follow the safety precautions to reduce the
risk of fire, electric shock and personal
injury.
CAUTION:
in property damage or personal injury to
yourself or to others. Always follow the safe-
ty precautions to reduce the risk of fire, elec-
tric shock and personal injury.
• Carry the chain saw with the engine stopped, the guide
bar and saw chain to the rear, and the muffler away
from your body.
• When transporting your chain saw, use the appropriate
guide-bar scabbard (sheath).
• Wear protective gear. Always use steel-toed safety
footwear with non-slip soles; snug-fitting clothing;
heavy-duty non-slip gloves; eye protection such as
non-fogging, vented goggles or face screen; an
approved safety hard hat; and hearing protection.
Regular users should have hearing checked regularly as
chain saw noise can damage hearing.
OPERATE YOUR SAW SAFELY
• Do not operate a chain saw that is damaged, not cali-
brated properly or not fully assembled. Always replace
chain, bar, chain brake, and other parts immediately if
damage occurs.
• Do not apply excess force to the chain saw at the end
of the cut. You may lose control of the unit when the cut
has been completed.
• Keep all parts of your body away from the chain when
the engine is running.
• Never start or run the unit inside a closed room or
building. Operate this unit only in a well ventilated out-
door area.
• Use the unit only in daylight or good artificial light.
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Failure to obey a safety
warning will result in
Failure to obey a
safety warning can
Failure to obey a safe-
ty warning may result