Troy-Bilt TBPS Operator's Manual page 4

CHAIN SAW OPERATING PROCEDURES
• Keep bystanders, especially children and pets, at least
50 ft (15 m) away.
• Wear safety glasses or goggles that are marked as
meeting ANSI Z87.1 standards, and ear/hearing
protection when operating this unit. Wear a face or
dust mask if the operation is dusty.
• Wear heavy, long pants, boots, gloves and a long sleeve
shirt. Do not wear loose clothing, jewelry, short pants,
sandals or go barefoot. Secure hair above shoulder level.
• Use the unit only in daylight or good artificial light.
• Use the right tool. Only use this tool for the purpose
intended.
• Always stop the engine/motor when operation is
delayed or when walking from one location to another.
• Use only genuine factory replacement parts and
accessories for this unit. These are available from
your authorized service dealer. Use of any unauthorized
parts or accessories could lead to serious injury to the
user or damage to the unit, and void your warranty.
KICKBACK SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
WARNING:
of the guide bar touches an object, or when
the wood closes in and pinches the saw
chain in the cut. Tip contact in some cases
may cause a lightning-fast reverse action,
kicking the guide bar rapidly back towards
the operator. Pinching the saw chain along
the top of the guide bar may push the guide
bar rapidly back towards the operator.
Either of these reactions may cause you to
lose control of the saw, which could result in
serious injury to the user.
Do not rely exclusively upon the safety
devices built into your saw. As a chain saw
user, you should take several steps to keep
your cutting jobs free from accident or injury.
• With a basic understanding of kickback, you can
reduce or eliminate the element of surprise. Sudden
surprise contributes to accidents.
• Grip saw firmly. Hold the chain saw firmly with both
hands when the motor is running. Keep a good firm grip
on the saw with both hands, the right hand on the rear
handle, and the left hand on the front handle.
• Do not let the nose of the guide bar contact a log,
branch, ground or other obstruction.
• Always cut with the engine running at full speed. Fully
squeeze the throttle trigger and maintain a steady
cutting speed.
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RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION
Kickback may occur
when the nose or tip
• Do not over reach.
• Follow the manufacturer's sharpening and
maintenance instructions for the saw chain.
• Use only replacement bars and chains specified by the
manufacturer or the equivalent.
OTHER SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
• DO NOT operate a chain saw with one hand! Serious
injury to the operator, helpers, or bystanders may
result from one-handed operation. A chain saw is
intended for two-handed use.
• Do not operate a chain saw if you are fatigued.
• Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry, as they can get
caught in moving parts. Non-skid footwear is
recommended when working outdoors. Wear
protective hair covering to contain long hair.
• Use safety glasses, safety footwear, snug fitting
clothing, protective gloves, and protective hearing and
head gear.
• Use caution when handling fuel. Move the chain saw
at lest 10 feet (3 m) from the fueling point before
starting the engine.
• Do not allow other persons to be near the chain saw
when starting or cutting with the chain saw. Keep
bystanders and animals out of the work area.
• Keep the work area clean. Cluttered areas invite
injuries. Do not start cutting until you have a clear
work area, secure footing, and a planned retreat path
from the falling branches.
• Stay Alert. Watch what you are doing. Use common
sense. Do not operate the chain saw when you are
tired. Keep all parts of your body away from the saw
chain when the motor is operating. Before you start
the saw, make sure the saw chain is not contacting
anything.
• Disconnect the chain saw when not in use, before
servicing, and when changing accessories and
attachments such as saw chain and guard.
• Check damaged parts. Before further use of the chain
saw, a guard or other part that is damaged should be
carefully checked to determine that it will operate
properly and perform its intended function. Check for
alignment of moving parts, binding of moving parts,
breakage of parts, mounting, and any other conditions
that may affect its operation. A guard or other part that
is damaged should be properly repaired or replaced by
an authorized service center, unless otherwise
indicated in this instruction manual.