Identification Of Symbols; Safety Rules - Poulan Pro 2375 Instruction Manual

WARNING! "_is chain
saw can be dangerous! Care-
lessor improperuse can cause
serous or even fetal injury.
Read and understand the
instruction manual before
using the chain saw.
Always wear appropriate ear protection, eye protection and head protection.
Always use two hands when operating the chain saw.
WARNINGI
Contacting the guide bar tip with any object
should be avoided; tip contact may cause the guide bar to
I move suddenly upward and backward which may cause se-
nous injury.
Measured maximum kickback value without chain brake forthe bar
and chain combination on the label.
'_k WARNING:
Always disconnect
spark plugwire and place wire where it can-
not contact spark plug to prevent accidentel
star_ing when setting up, transporting, ad-
usting or making repairs except carburetor
ad ustments.
Because a chain saw is a high-speed wood-
cutting tool, special safety precautions must
be observed to reduce the riskof accidents.
Careless or =mproper use of this tool can
cause senous Injury.
PLAN AHEAD
• Read this manual carefully until you COm-
pletely understandand can fallow all safety
rules, precautions, and operating instruc-
tions beforeattemptingto use the unit.
• Restrict the use ofyour saw to adult users
who understand and can follow safety
rules, precautions, and operating instruc-
tions found in this manual.
• Wear protective gear, Always use steel-
toed safety footwear with non-slip soles;
snug-fitting clothing; heavy-duty, non-slip
gloves; eye protection such as non-fog-
ging, vented goggles or face screen; an
approved safety hard hat; and sound barri-
ers (ear plugs or mufflers to protect your
hearing. Regular users should have hear-
ing checked regulatiy as chain saw noise
can damage hearing. Secure hair above
shoulder length.
Hearing Safety Hat
Protection _I"_
Eye
"'_ _l= _" Protection
Snug
Heavy Duty
Clothing Gloves
Safety Safety Chaps
Shoes
2
• 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) away from
the work area. Do not allow other people
or animals to be near the chain saw when
stewing or operating the chain saw.
• Do not handleor operate a chain sawwhen
you are fatigued, ill, or upset, or if you have
taken alcohol, drugs, or medication. You
must be in good physicalcondition and men-
tally alert. Chain saw work is strenuous. ]f
you have any conditionthat might be aggra-
vated by strenuous work, check with your
doctor beforeoperating a chain saw.