General Safety Instructions - Craftsman 151.98835 Operator's Manual

GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING!
Read and understand all instructions. Failure
to follow all instructions listed below may
result in electric shock, fire and/or serious
personal injury:
BASIC SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
■ Do not operate a chainsaw with one hand!
Use a firm grip with thumbs and fingers
encircling the chainsaw handles. Serious
injury to the operator, helpers, bystanders, or
any combination of these persons may result
from one-handed operation. A chainsaw is
intended for two-handed use.
■ Hold the power tool by insulated gripping
surfaces only, because the saw chain may
contact hidden wiring.
■ Always be aware of what you are doing
when using the chainsaw. Use common
sense. Do not operate the chainsaw when
you are tired, ill, or under the influence of
alcohol, drugs, or medication.
■ Stay alert and pay attention to what you are
doing. Use common sense when using this
unit.
■ Keep all parts of your body away from the
saw chain when the unit is running.
■ Never let anyone use your chainsaw who
has not received adequate instructions in its
proper use. This applies to rentals as well as
privately owned saws.
■ Before you start the unit, make sure the
saw chain is not contacting any object.
■ Stop the chainsaw before setting it down.
Do not leave the unit running unattended.
■ To avoid accidental starting, never carry the
unit with your finger on the trigger switch.
■ Maintain the unit with care. Keep the cutting
edge sharp and clean for best performance
and to reduce the risk of injury. Follow
instructions for lubricating and changing
accessories.
■ Do not operate charger with a damaged
cord or plug, which could cause shorting
and electric shock. If damaged, immediately
discontinue use. Replace the charger with the
identical unit as listed in the Parts List of this
manual.
■ Keep handles dry, clean, and free of oil and
grease.
■ Do not operate a chainsaw that is
damaged, improperly adjusted, or not
completely and securely assembled. Chain
should stop turning when the trigger switch is
released. If chain turns after the trigger switch
has been released, discontinue chainsaw
use immediately. If within warranty period,
return unit to retailer of purchase for possible
product replacement.
■ Check for damaged parts. Any part or
guard that has been 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. If guard or other
part is damaged, discontinue chainsaw use
immediately. Replace part with identical part
as listed in the Parts List of this manual.
■ Do not use in the rain, snow or wet
conditions.
■ Always maintain a proper stance. Do not
overreach.
■ Do not adapt your power head to a bow
guide or use it to power any attachments or
devices not listed for the saw.
■ Do not cut vines and/or small underbrush.
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