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CHAINSAW SAFETY WARNINGS:
1. Keep all parts of the body away from the saw chain when the chainsaw is
operating. Before you start the chainsaw, make sure the saw chain is not
contacting anything. A moment of inattention while operating chainsaws
may cause entanglement of your clothing or body with the saw chain.
2. Always hold the chainsaw with your right hand on the rear handle and your
left hand on the front handle. Holding the chainsaw with a reversed hand
configuration increases the risk of injury and should never be done.
3. Hold the chainsaw by insulated gripping surfaces only, because the saw
chain may contact hidden wiring or its own cable. Saw chains contacting
a "live" wire may make exposed metal parts of the power tool "live" and
could give the operator an electric shock.
4. Wear safety glasses and hearing protection. Further protective equipment
for head, hands, legs and feet must also be worn. Adequate protective
clothing will reduce personal injury by flying debris or accidental contact
with the saw chain.
5. Do not operate a chainsaw in a tree. Operation of a chainsaw while up in a
tree may result in personal injury.
6. Always keep proper footing and operate the chainsaw only when standing
on fixed, secure and level surface. Slippery or unstable surfaces such as
ladders may cause a loss of balance or control of the chainsaw.
7. When cutting a limb that is under tension be alert for spring back. When the
tension in the wood fibres is released the spring loaded limb may strike the
operator and/or throw the chainsaw out of control.
8. Use extreme caution when cutting brush and saplings. The material may
catch the saw chain and be whipped toward you or pull you off balance.
9. Carry the chainsaw by the front handle with the chainsaw switched off and
away from your body. When transporting or storing the chainsaw always fit
the guide bar cover. Proper handling of the chainsaw will reduce the
likelihood of accidental contact with the moving saw chain.
10. Follow instructions for lubricating, chain tensioning and changing
accessories. Improperly tensioned or lubricated chain may either break or
increase the chance for kickback.
11. Keep handles dry, clean, and free from oil and grease. Greasy, oily handles
are slippery causing loss of control.
12. Cut wood only. Do not use the chainsaw for purposes not intended. For
example: do not use the chainsaw for cutting plastic, masonry or non-
wood building materials. Use of the chainsaw for operations different than
intended could result in a hazardous situation.
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