Stanley DS12 User Manual page 7

• Always be well rested and mentally alert before operating the chain saw.
• Do not allow bystanders near the chain saw when starting or cutting.
• Do not start cutting until you have a clear work area and secure footing.
• Keep all parts of the body away from the chain saw during operation.
• Carry the chain saw with the tool de energized and the bar and chain to the rear of your body.
• Do not operate a chain saw that is damaged, improperly adjusted, or not completely and securely assembled. Make sure the chain stops moving
when the control trigger is released.
• Keep the handle dry, clean and free of hydraulic fl uid.
• Do not use the chain saw near energized transmission lines.
• Turn off the power source or move the hydraulic control valve to neutral before setting the chain saw down.
• Use a guide bar scabbard when transporting the chain saw.
• Know the location of buried or covered electrical services before starting work.
• To avoid personal injury or equipment damage, all chain saw repair, maintenance and service must only be performed by authorized and prop-
erly trained personnel.
• Make sure the chain breaker and rivet spinner are securely mounted on fl at, clean work surfaces. Check the mounting screws/bolts often.
• Check all chain breaker and rivet spinner components regularly for wear and general condition.
• Provide adequate lighting when operating the saw in a darkened area or at night.
• Always keep critical tool markings, such as labels and warning stickers legible. Always replace stickers or decals that have become worn or dam-
aged.
• Be observant of hydraulic and water hoses that lay about the work area, especially in trenches where they can be hidden from view due to liquids
that have accumulated within the space.
• Keep all parts of the body away from the cleats that are attached to the saw, as these are sharp and can be a puncture hazard.
• Improper handling, use, or maintenance can result in an oil leak or burst. Do not contact an oil leak as high pressure oil can cause injection into
the body.
• Never stand in the path of the discharge, ejection of material from the work piece can cause personal injury.
• Never use the saw in a potentially explosive atmosphere.
Exposure to crystalline Silica (sometimes called "silica dust") as a result of
cutting, breaking, drilling, or hammering of rock, concrete, asphalt or other
materials may cause Silicosis (a serious lung disease), silicosis-related ill-
nesses, cancer, or death.
Respiratory protection is highly recommended when working with materials
containing Silica Dust.
Always wear a respirator approved for protection against crystalline silica.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
WARNING
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