Craftsman 358.355071 Operator's Manual page 4

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SPECIAL + SAFETY SECTION (continued)
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WARNING
Because a chain is a high-speed w0od-cutting tool, special safety precautions must be
observed toreducethe dsk of personal accidenls.Carelessor impmper useean cause sedous
personal injury.
SNUG
FITTING
CLOTHING
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SAFETY HAT
EARING PROTECTION
,HEAVY DUTY GLovEs
SAFETY
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KNOW YOUR SAW
1. Read your Operetor's Manual carefuily untJlyoucom-
pletely understand and followall warnings and safety
instructionsbeforeattempting to operatethe tool.
2. Restdct the use of your saw toadult userswho under-
stand and followthesafety rules,precautions and oper.
ating instructions foundin-thls manual
+PLAN AHEAD +
+1. Wear personalpmtective gear. Figure 4. Always use
steel-toedsafety fo_wear withnon-slipsoles; snug-fitting
clothing;heavy-dutynon-slip gloves;eyeprotection such
as non-fogging,vented gogglesor face screen; an ap-
pmvedsafetyhard hat,and soundban_rs-- earplugsor
mufflers tO protect your hearing. Regular users should
have hearing checked regutadyas chain saw no_se can
+ damage hearing.
2. Keep _hiidren, bystanders, and animals Out of the
work area -- a minimum of 30 feet. Do not allow other
people or animalstobe nearthe chainsaw when starting
or operatingthe chainsaw.
3 o Do .notha.md_e or operate a cha_ saw when _ m_
fatigued, ill, or upset; or if you have taken alcohol,
drugs or medication. You must be in good physical
condition and mentally alert: Chain saw work is
strenuous. If you have any condffion that might be
aggravated by strenuouswork, check with yourdoctor
before operating a chain saw.
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4. Do not attempt to use your chain saw during bad
weather conditions such as strong wind, rain, snow,
etc., or at night.
5. Plan your sawing operation carefullytn advance. Do
notstartcuttinguntilyou havea ctearworkarea, secure
footing, a nd ifyouare fellingtrees,aplanned retreatpath.
AVOID REACTIVE FORCES
Pin0h-Kickback and Pu!!-in occur when the chain is
suddenly stopped by being pinched, caught, or by
contacting a foreign object in the wood. Thisresultsin a
reversal o fthe chainforceusedtocutwoodand causesthesaw
to move in the oppositedirectionof chain rotation.Pinch-
Kickback drives the saw straight back towardthe operator.
Pull-inpulls the saw away from the operator. Either reaction
can result i nlossofcontrol a nd possible sedous personal injury.
TO avoid Pinch-Kickback:
1. Be extremely aware of situations or obstructions
that <:an cause matedal to pinch the top of or other-
wise stop the chain.
2. Do not cut more than one log at a time.
3. DO not twist the saw as the bar is withdrawnfrom an
under-cut when bucking.
To avoid Pull-in:
1. Always begin cuffing with the engine at full thmffie
and the saw frame against the wood,
2. Use wedges made of plastic or wood, (neverof metal)
tohold the cutopen.
HANDLE FUEL WITH CAUTION
I. Eliminate all soumes of sparks or flame in the areas
where fuel is mixed, poured, or stored, There should
be no smoking, open flames, or work that couldcause
sparks.
2. Mix and pour fuelin an outdoor area, on bare ground;
store fuel in a cool,dry, well-ventilated place; and use
an approved, marked containerforatl fuel purposes.
3. Wipe up all spilled fuel before starling your saw.
4. Move at least 10 feet away from fuel and fuelingslte
before starting the engine.
5. Do not smoke while handling fuelor while operating
the saw.
6. Turn the engine off and let your saw cool in a non-
combustible area, not on dry leaves, straw, paper,etc.
Slowly remove the fuel tank ca.pand refuel the unit.
7. Store tooland fuel in an area where fuel vapors can-
not reach sparks or open flames from water heaters,
electric motors or switches, furnaces, etc.
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