Oregon 310-120 Original Instruction Manual page 7

310-120
CHECK THE POSITION OF THE
CABLE DURING OPERATION
Make sure that the cable remains outside the range of
action of the grinding wheel and is not under tension
Never operate in the vicinity of other electrical cables
DIRECTION OF FEED
Feed work into a blade or cutter against the direction
of rotation of the blade or cutter only Never advance
the chain with your left hand until the grinding
wheel has moved entirely outside the work area
MAKE WORKSHOP CHILD PROOF
Use padlocks, master switches Do not
allow anyone but the user to remain in the
vicinity of the grinder while it is operating
or to touch the grinder supply cable
ALWAYS KEEP THE HAND GRIPS
CLEAN AND DRY
SECURE GRINDING WHEEL
Make sure the grinding wheel is secure before starting
the grinder Tighten the wheel nut with your hands to
ensure a secure fit Do not over-tighten the wheel nut
SECURE WORK
Make sure that the machine is stable and firmly
secured Use the vise to hold chain This frees both
hands for moving the wheel down to grind the chain
DON'T OVERREACH
Keep proper footing and balance at all times
NEVER STAND ON TOOL
Always work in a stable and safe position
Serious injury could occur if the tool is tipped or
if the cutting tool is unintentionally contacted
ALWAYS FOLLOW MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS
CHECK FOR DAMAGED PARTS
Before using the grinder, check to make sure that all
the devices, those for safety and others, are in good
working order A guard, a wheel 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, a wheel, or other part that is damaged
should be properly repaired or immediately replaced
USE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES
Consult the operator's manual for recommended
accessories The use of improper accessories may
cause risk of injury to persons Use only flanges
furnished with the grinder To guarantee the
efficient and consistent operation of your grinder,
remember that any worn or broken parts must
only be replaced using ORIGINAL SPARE PARTS
USE ONLY RECOMMENDED GRINDING WHEELS
CHECK YOUR MACHINE
Never work with a damaged, poorly repaired,
incorrectly fitted, or arbitrarily modified grinder Do
not remove, damage, or disable any safety device
USE THE RIGHT TOOL
Never use the grinder as a cutter or for grinding
objects other than saw chains Don't force tool or
attachment to do a job for which it was not designed
EXPERT USERS ONLY
Lend your grinder only to expert users who
are familiar with its operation and correct
use, and always give them the operator's
manual to read before they start a job
MAINTAIN TOOLS WITH CARE
Keep tools sharp and clean for best and
safest performance Follow instructions for
lubricating and changing accessories
STORE YOUR GRINDER IN A DRY PLACE
Keep it off the ground and out of the reach of children
NEVER LET YOUR GRINDER BE
EXPOSED TO RAIN OR DAMPNESS
NEVER USE THE GRINDER IN AN EXPLOSIVE
OR INFLAMMABLE ATMOSPHERE
TAKE THE GRINDER TO YOUR DEALER
When your grinder is not in working order, do not
abandon it on the work site or elsewhere Take it to
your dealer who will store or dispose of it correctly
CONSULT YOUR DEALER
Always consult your dealer for any clarification
or important maintenance or repair operation
NEVER JERK THE CABLE TO
DISCONNECT IT FROM THE OUTLET
Keep the cable away from heat, oil, and sharp objects
Safety Information
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