Safety First; General Tips - Poulan Pro 306A Owner's Manual

SAFETY FIRST
CAREFUL
^ITdon't
O Don't use the saw when you are tired
ODon't start cutting until you have a clear work
area, secure footing, and a planned retreat
from a falling tree
O Don't use a saw that is damaged or poorly
adjusted
ODon't touch a moving chain
ODon't use the saw in an enclosed area
OWear safe footwear, snug-fitting clothing, and
eye, hearing, and head protection
OBe careful handling fuel
O Hold the saw firmly with both hands
O Carry the saw with the engine stopped, the
bar and chain to the rear, and the muffler
away from ypu
OShut off the engine before setting it down
O Keep the handles free of oil and fuel
OKeep others out of the work area when the
saw is running
ODon't climb in a tree with a saw — it is very
dangerous. Get professional help.
OBe careful cutting small.branches and bushes-
small limbs may catch the chain and be
whipped toward you.
■ LOOK OUT FOR KICKBACK
OWhen the moving chain at the nose of the bar
touches an object, the bar and chain can
be thrown upward with considerable
force. This is KICKBACK!
OHold the saw firmly with both hands
O Don't overreach
O Don't let the nose of the bar contact a log,
branch, etc.
OCut only at high engine speeds
O Don't reach above shoulder height to cut —
the chain is too close to your face in this
position
O Keep your chain sharp
^Safety First
GENERAL TIPS
O Dress Safely — Loose clothing may get caught in moving parts.
O It's A One Man Job — Keep others out of the work area when the engine is running.
O LOOK OUT FOR KICKBACK — Don't let the tip of the bar touch anything while the engine is running;
Take care of your saw
O Keep the Chain Out of the Dirt — Even a small amount of dirt on the log will dull the chain quickly.
O Keep the Chain Sharp — A dull chain is unsafe and will cause excessive wear to other parts.
O Don't Force the Saw Out of a Jam — Use a wedge, an axe, a crowbar, or another saw, but don't force it out.
What is good performance?
O Wood Chips Tell You A Lot — The chips should be about the size of the chain teeth. If they are small and powder like,
your chain is dull. Get it Sharpened!
O Don't Press Hard — Light pressure is enough. Heavy pressure can cause unsafe conditions. Check for a dull chain or
worn bar. (See Guide Bar Maintenance and Chain Sharpening).
O Cut Only At High Speeds — Keep the throttle wide open when cutting. Don't run the engine at high speed when not
cutting!
O It Should Cut Smoothly — If the engine stalls or bogs with light pressure, check the carburetor setting and the air filter.
O Performance and Safety — Keep your saw running well and your work will be easier and safer.