Greenlee 38568 Instruction Manual page 4

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
Before operating the saw, read and
understand the following explana-
tions in this manual:
• Pull-In
Pull-in can occur when the blade at
the bottom of the bar contacts
a foreign object, such as a nail,
or when the blade is pinched
in the cut.
The saw will be suddenly and
forcefully pulled away from the
operator.
• Push-back
Push-back can occur when the
blade at the top of the bar contacts
a foreign object, such as a nail, or
when the blade is pinched in the
cut.
The saw will be suddenly and
forcefully pushed back toward the
operator.
• Kickback
Kickback can occur when the
chain at the guide bar tip contacts
anything. The bar of the saw will
travel upward and back, toward the
operator.
Failure to observe this warning could
result in severe injury or death.
Wear a hard hat when using this tool.
Failure to observe this warning could
result in severe injury or death.
Greenlee / A Textron Company
Long-Reach Chain Saws
Wear eye protection when operating
or servicing this tool.
Failure to wear eye protection could
result in serious eye injury from flying
debris or hydraulic oil.
Wear hearing protection when using
this tool.
Long-term exposure to high noise
levels could result in hearing loss.
Wear foot protection when using this
tool.
Failure to observe this warning could
result in serious injury.
Some types of timber can produce
hazardous dust when cut. Wear a
dust mask to prevent breathing
hazardous dust.
Failure to observe this warning could
result in temporary breathing difficulty
or serious injury.
Wear protective gloves when using
this tool.
Failure to observe this warning could
result in serious injury.
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