Safety Rules; Plan Ahead - McCulloch MAC 20X Instruction Manual

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IDENTIFICATION OF SYMBOLS
Starting Reminder
Move ON/STOP switch to
the ON position.
Slowly press primer bulb
6 times.
Pull choke/fast idle lever
out to the full extent (to
the FULL CHOKE posi-
tion).

SAFETY RULES

WARNING : Always disconnect spark
plug wire and place wire where it cannot con-
tact spark plug to prevent accidental starting
when setting up, transporting, adjusting or
making repairs except carburetor adjustments.
This chain saw for forest service is only de-
signed for cutting wood. Because a chain saw
is a high-speed wood-cutting tool, special safe-
ty precautions must be observed to reduce the
risk of accidents. Careless or improper use of
this tool can cause serious injury.

PLAN AHEAD

S Read this manual carefully until you com-
pletely understand and can follow all safety
rules, precautions, and operating instruc-
tions before attempting to use the unit.
S Restrict the use of your saw to adult users
who understand and can follow safety
rules, precautions, and operating instruc-
tions found in this manual.
Safety Hat
Hearing
Protection
Eye
Protection
Snug
Fitting Heavy Duty
Gloves
Clothing
Safety
Safety Chaps
Shoes
S Wear protective gear. Always use steel-toed
safety footwear with non-slip soles; snug-fit-
ting 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. Secure hair
above shoulder length.
Pull the starter rope
sharply 5 times with your
right hand.
Push the choke/fast idle
lever in to the HALF
CHOKE position.
Pull the starter rope sharply
with your right hand until
the engine starts.
S Always use approved hearing protection.
Regular users should have hearing checked
regularly as chain saw noise can damage
hearing. Long- -term exposure to noise can
result in permanent hearing impairment.
S Keep all parts of your body away from the
chain when the engine is running.
S Keep children, bystanders, and animals a
minimum of 10 Meters away from the work
area. Do not allow other people or animals to
be near the chain saw when starting or oper-
ating the chain saw.
S Do not handle or operate a chain saw when
you are fatigued, ill, or upset, or if you have
taken alcohol, drugs, or medication. You
must be in good physical condition and men-
tally alert. Chain saw work is strenuous. If
you have any condition that might be aggra-
vated by strenuous work, check with your
doctor before operating a chain saw.
S Carefully plan your sawing operation in ad-
vance. Do not start cutting until you have a
clear work area, secure footing, and, if you
are felling trees, a planned retreat path.
OPERATE YOUR SAW SAFELY
: Long term inhalation of
WARNING
the engine's exhaust fumes, chain oil mist and
dust from sawdust can result in serious per-
sonal injury.
WARNING : This machine produces
an electromagnetic field during operation.
Under some circumstances, this field may
interfere with active or passive medical im-
plants. To reduce the risk of serious or fatal
injury, we recommend persons with medical
implants to consult their physician and the
medical implant manufacturer before operat-
ing this machine.
S Do not operate a chain saw with one hand.
Serious injury to the operator, helpers, by-
standers or any combination of these per-
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