Craftsman 358.351191 Operator's Manual page 2

SAFETY RULES
WARNING:
ALWAYS DISCONNECT SPARK PLUG WIRE AND PLACE WIRE WHERE IT CANNOT CONTACT
SPARK PLUG TO PREVENT ACCIDENTAL STARTING WHEN SETTING UP,TRANSPORTING,
ADJUSTING OR MAKING REPAIRS EXCEPT CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENTS.
BECAUSE A CHAIN SAW IS A HIGH-SPEED WOOD-CUTTING TOOL, SPECIAL SAFETY PRECAU-
TIONS MUST BE OBSERVED TO REDUCETHE RISK OF ACCIDENTS. CARELESS OR IMPROPER
USE OF THIS TOOL CAN CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY.
Hearing
Snug
Fitting
Clothing
,__ Safety Hat
Eye Protection
Heavy Duty Gloves
Safety
Shoes _,_
, Chaps
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KNOW YOUR SAW
- Read your operator's manual carefully until you
completely understand and can follow all safety rules,
precautions, and operating instructions before
attempting to operate the uniL
• Restrict the use of your saw to adult users who
understand and can follow safety rules, precautions,
and operating instructionsfound in this manual.
PLAN AHEAD
• Wear protective gear. Figure 1oAlways use steel-
toed safety footwear with non-slip soles; snug4itting
clothing; heavy duty, non-slip gloves; eye protection
such as non-fogging, vented goggles or face screen;
an approved safety hard hat; and sound barriers - ear
plugs or mufflers to protect your hearing. Regular
users should have hearing checked regularly as chain
saw noise can damage hearing
= Keep all parts of your body away from the chain
when the engine is running.
, Keep children, bystanders, and animals a minimum
of 30 feet (10 Meters) sway from the work area. Do not
allow other people or animals to be near the chain saw
when starting or operating the chain saw
- Do not handle or operate a chain saw when you
are fatigued, ill, or upset, or if you have taken alco-
hoi, 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, check with your doctor
before operating a chain saw.
, Do not attempt to use your chain saw during bad
weather conditions such as strong wind, rain, snow,
ice, etc., or at night.
° Carefully plan your sawing operation in advance.
Do not start cutting until you have a clear work area,
secure footing, and, if you are felling trees, a planned
retreat path.
° Do not operate a chain saw that is damaged,
improperly adjusted, or not completely and
securely assembled. Always replace the hand-
guard immediately if it becomes damaged, bro*
ken, or is otherwise removed.
, Keep the handles dry, clean, and free of oil or fuel
mixture.
o With the engine stopped, hand carry the chain
saw with the muffler away from your body, and the
guide bar and chain to the rear, preferably covered
with a scabbar&
FUEL HANDLING
° Eliminate all sources of sparks or flames in the
areas where fuel is mixed, poured, or stored. There
should be no smoking, open flames, or work that
could cause sparks. Allow engine to cool before refu-
eling.
* Mix and pour fuel in an outdoor area on bare
ground; store fuel in a coot, dry, welt ventilated place;
and use an approved, marked container for all fuel
purposes.
, Wipe up all fuel spills before starting saw.
, Move at least 10 feet (3 meters) from the fueling
site before starting the engine.
• Do not smoke while handling fuel or while operat-
ing the saw.
, Turn the engine off and let your saw cool in a non-
combustible area, not on dry leaves, straw, paper,
etc_ Slowly remove fuel cap and refuel unit.
° Store the unit and fuel in an area where fuel vapors
can not reach sparks or open flames from water
heaters, electric motors or switches, furnaces, etc
SAFETY NOTICE 1
Exposure to v brations through prolonged use of gasoline powered hand tools could cause blood vessel or nerve damage in the|
fingers, hand and joints of people prone to circulation disorders or abnormal swellings Prolonged use in cold weather has been|
linked to bood vesse damage in otherwise healthy people, if symptoms occur such as numbness, pain, loss of strength, change|
in skin color or texture or loss of fee ng n the | ngers, hands or joints, discontinue the use of this tool and seek medical atten-|
tion An anti-vibration system does not guarantee the avoidance of these problems. Users who operate power tools on a contin-|
ual and regular basis must monitor closely their physical condition and the condition of this unit 1
[_ LOOK FOR THIS SYMBOLTO POINT OUT IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS. IT MEANS - AT'rENTION!!! BECOME ALERT!!! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED.
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