Craftsman 358.34160 Operator's Manual page 4

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SPECIAL SAFETY SECTION (continued)
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_kWARNING
Because a c hain saw is a high-speed wood-cutting tool, Special safety precautions must
beobserved to reduce the rlskof accidents. Careless or Improper use can cause serious
injury.
SNUG
FITTING
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DUTY GLOVES
:t Do not handle or operate a chain saw when you
are 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 condition that
mightbe aggravated bystrenuouswork,check with
your doctor before operating a chain saw.
SAFETY
SHOES
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SAFETYCHAPS
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Do not attempt to use yoursaw during bad weather
conditions suchas strong wind,electricar s torms, r ain,
snow,etc.,or at night .....
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P_n your sewing opemtions c_l!y in advance.
Do not startcutting until youhave a clear work area,
secure footing, and ifyou are felling trees, a planned
retreat path.
6.. Avoid accidental starting. Always unplug the saw
when not in use.
KNOW YOUR SAW
1. Read your Operator's Manual carefully until you
completelyunders_ndandfollowallsafetyinstructions
and operatingins_nJctions beforeattemptingtooperate
the unit.
2. Restrict the use of your saw to adult users who
underaand and_k_vthesef_rule_ _ and
operating instructions found in this manual
PLAN AHEAD
1. Wear protective gear.Always use
steel-toed safety footwear with non-
slip soles; snug-fitting clothing with
Jm_rorcod cutting resistant inserts;
heawAuty non-slip gloves;eye proCecfJon such.as non-
fogging, vented gogglesor face screen; an approved
safety hardhat;and soundbarriers--ear p_ugs or muf-
fte_ toprotectyourhearing,Regularusersshouldhave
hearing checked regularly as chain saw noise may
damage hearing.
2. Keep children, bystandem, and animals out ofthe
work area-- aminlmum of 30 feet (10 meters). Do
not allowpeople or animalsto be near the chainsaw
when startingoroperating the chain saw.
AVOID REACTIVE FORCES
Pinch-Kickback and Pull-in occur when the chain is
suddenly stopped by being pinched, caught, or by
contacting a foreign object in the wood. Thisresultsin
reversalof the chain force being used to cut woodand
causesthe sawto move inthe opposite direction ofchain
rotation.Pinch-Kickback drivesthe saw straight back
towardtheoperator.Pull-in pulls the saw away from the
operator. Eitherreaction can resultinthe lossofcontrol a nd
sedousinjury.
To avoid Pinch-Kickback:
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3.
Be extremely aware of situations or obstructions
that cancause matedal topinchthetopofor otherwise
stopthe chain.
Do not cut more than one log at a time.
Do not twist the saw as the bar iswithdrawn froman
under-cutwhen bucking.
To avoid Pull-in:
• 1. Alwa_beglncutt/ngwlththecl_inmovl_3atfull
speed and the saw frame against the wood.
2. Use wedges made of plastic or wood, (never of
metal)to hold the cut open.
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