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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 personal injury and
should never be done.
3.
Hold the power tool by insulated gripping surfaces
only, because the saw chain may contact hidden
wiring or its own cord. 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
is recommended. 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 a 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 branch 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 bush and saplings.
The slender 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.
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