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SPECIAL
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Because a chain sawis a high-speed wood-cuttingtool, special safety precautions must be
observed to reduce the risk of accidents,
Careless or improper use can cause serious
injury.
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KNOW
"/'OUR SAW
1.
Read your Operator's Manual carefully untilyou com-
pletelyunderstand and follow alls_ety rulesand operating
instructionsbeforeattempting to operatethe unit.
2.
Restrict the useofyoursawte
adUltusemwho under-
stand and follow the safety rures, precautions, and
operating instructions in thismanual.
PLAN
AHEAD
1.
Wear personal protective gear. Figure 4. Always use
steel-toedsafety footwearwith n0n-slipsoles;snug-fitting
clothing; heavy-duty non.slipgloves;eye protectionsuch
as non;fogging, vented goggles or face screen; an ap-
proved safety hard hat,and soundbarriers-- ear plugs or
mufflers to protect your hearing. Regular users should
have hearing checked regularlyas chain saw noisecan
damage hearing.
2.
Keep children, bystanders, and animals out of the
work area N a minimum of 30 feet (10 meters). Do not
allow other peotYe or animalsto be near the chain saw
when starting or opera_ngthe chainsaw.
3.
Do not handle or operate a chain saw when yQu are
fatigued, ill, or upset; or if you have.takeft alcohol,
. drugs or medication.
You must be in good physical.
condition and mentatly alert; Chain _saw work is
'strenuous.
If you have any condition that might be
aggravated by strenuous work, check with your dOctor
before operating a qhain saw.
4.
Do not attempt to use your chain saw during ba
weather conditions such as strong wind, rain, sno_
etc., or at night.
5.
Plan your sawing operation carefullyin advance, E
not startcutting.untilyou have a clear work area, secu=
footing, and ifyouare felling trees,a plannedretreat patl
AVOID REACTIVE
FORCES
Pinch-Kickback and Pull-in occur when the chain i
suddenly stopped by being pinched, ca0ght, or by cur
tatting a foreign object in the wood. Thisrasutts ina revers_
ofthechainforce usedtocutwood and causesthesawtomov
intheopposite direction ofthe chainrotation. P inch-Kickbac
drivesthe sawstraightback toward the operato,,: P ull-inpuS,,
the saw away fromthe operator.Either reactioncan resu/t i
loss of controland possibly serious in[u_
To avoid Pinch-Kickback:
1.
Be extremely aware of situations or obstruction
that can cause material to pinch the top of or othe
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 withdrawn from a
under-cut when bucking.
To avoid Pull-in:
1. Always begin cuttingwith the engine at full throttl
and the saw housing against the wood.
2.
Use wedgesmade of plastic orwood, (never ofmeta
toholdthe cut open.
HANDLE
FUEL
WITH
CAUTION
1.
Eliminate all sources of sparks or flame in the area
.whe_m. fue! is_ m!_d, gQ_!md, Qr stored, There shou!
be no smoking, open flames, or work that could caus
sparks.
2.
Mixand pour fuel in an outdoor area,on baregrouno
store fuel in an a cool, dry, well-ventilated place an_
use an approved, marked
container for all fuc
purposes.
3.
Wipe up all spilled fuel.before starting your say
4.
Move at least 10 feet (3 meters) away from fuel an
fueling site before starting the engine.
5.
Do not smoke while handling fuel or while operatin
the saw.
6.
Turn the engine off and let your saw cool in a nor
combustible area, not on dry leaves, straw,paper, etc
Slow|y removethe fuel tank cap and refuelthe unit.
7.
Store tooland fuel in an area where fuel vapors Car
not reach sparks or open flames from water heate_
electric motors or switches, furnaces, et¢.
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