Craftsman 358.356280 Important Manual page 4

sPECIAL SAFETY SECTION (continued)
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_.WARNtNG : j
Because a chain saw is a hlgh-speed wood-cutting tool, special safety precautions must
De ooserved to reduce the risk of personal accidents. Careless or improper use can
c_use serious injury.
HEAVY DUTY GLOVES
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 sawingoperation carefullyin advance. Do
not startcutting ur_ityouhavea clear work area, secure
footing, a ndifyouarefal(ingtrees, a planned retreat path.
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KNOW YOUR SAW
!. Read yourOperator's Manual camfuflyuntil youcorm
ptetely _mde,'_d andfolk_w all s _aty roles _,_d o pera,rig
instruotions before'attempting tooperatethe unit.
2. Restrict the use of your saw to adultuserswho under-
.stand .and follow the safety rules, precautions,and
operatinginstructionsin this manual.
PLAN AHEAD
1. Wear protective gear. Figure 4, Alwaysusesteel.toed
safetYfootwearwith poP_p.sot_; snug.#__!n 9 clothing;
t_eav_-duty non-slip g_oves; eye protections_Jchas
non-.f_j_ ping, _ented goggles or face screen; an ap-
provedSafetyhard hat, and soundbarriers_ ear plugsor
mufflersto protectyour hearing. Regu]_ usePsshould
have hearingchecked regularlyas chainsaw noisa can
damage hearing°
2. Keep children, bystanders, and pets out of the work
' area -- a minimum of 30 feet (10 meters). Do notallow
other people oranimals to be near the chainsaw when
startingor operating the chain saw.
3. Do not handle or operate a chain saw when you are
fatigued, ii|, 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 might be
aggravated by strenuous work, checkwith yourdoctor
- before operating-a:chain-saw: ............ _ .........: .......
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AVOID REACTIVE FORCES
Pinch-Kickback and PuIFin occur when the chain is
suddenty-stopped by being_pinched, caught, or by
contacting a foreign object in the wood. This results in a
_ ofthe chainfor_e used tocut wood ar_lcausesthe saw
to move in the opposite direction of chain rotation. Pinch-
Kickback drives the saw slraight back toward _ operator.
Pull*inpul/s_esawawayfromtheoperatOr. Either reaction
can result in loss ofc_r_ol and poss_te sedous injury.
To avoid Pinch,Kickback:
t. Be extremely aware of situations or obstructions
that can _se mate,_ial _opinch 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 withdrawn from an
under-cut when bucking.
To avoid Pull-in:
1. Always begin cutting with the engine at full throttle
and the spur against the wood.
2. Usewedges made of plasticor _, (_er Of metal)
to hotd thecut open.
HANDLE
FUEL WiTH CAUTION
1. Etiminate all sources of spad(s or flame in theareas
where fuel is mixed, poured, or stored. There should
• be no smoking, open flames, or work that could cause
sparks.
2. Mix and pourfuelin an outdoor area_ on bateground;
store fuel in a coot, dry, well-vent,.ated place;,and use
an approved, marked container for fuel.
3, Wipe up all spilled fuel before starting your saw.
4, Move at least 10 feet (3 meters} away from fuel and
fueling site before starting the engine.
5. Do not smoke while handling fuel or while opereting
the saw.
6. Turn the engine off and let your saw cool in a non-
combustible area, not on dry leaves, straw, p_er, etc.
SLOWLY remove the fuel tank cap and refuel the unit
7. -'St_'r:e-t_"a_J_;__K _;_vV_e_e fuel_rS can-
not reach sparks or open flames from water heaters,
etectric motors or switches, _urnaces, etc.