Identification Of Symbols; Know Your Machine; General Power Tool Safety Warnings - Poulan Pro PL914 Instruction Manual

a WARNING! This power tool can be
dangerous! Careless or incorrect
use can result in serious or fatal
injury to the operator or others.
Please read the operator's manual
carefully and make sure you understand
the instructions before using the
machine.
Wear eye protection.
Wear hearing protection.
Wear a protective helmet.
Always wear heavy, long pants, long
sleeves, boots, and gloves.
Keep children, bystanders, and animals
away from work area a minimum of
30 feet (10 meters) when starting or
operating unit.
Tip contact can cause the guide bar to
move suddenly upward and backward,
which can cause serious injury.
Do not operate the chain saw with one
hand.
Always use two hands when operating
the chain saw.
See Fig. 1, 2, 3 and 4
1. Rear handle
2. Front handle
3. Front hand guard
4. Chain
5. Lock nut
6. Sprocket cover
7. Guide bar
8. Power cable
9. Rear hand guard
10. Bumper spike
11. Trigger lock

GENERAL POWER TOOL SAFETY WARNINGS

a WARNING Read all safety warnings and all
instructions. Failure to follow the warnings and
serious injury.
Save all warnings and instructions for future
reference.

IDENTIFICATION OF SYMBOLS

KNOW YOUR MACHINE

SAFETY
Contact of the guide bar tip with any
object should be avoided.
Electrical shock
To reduce the risk of electric shock,
unplug before cleaning or servicing.
Remove plug from the electrical outlet
immediately if the cable is damaged or
cut.
Do not expose to rain.
Chain brake, activated (left).
Chain brake, not activated (right).
Chain direction.
Double insulated.
12. Cable hook
13. Trigger
14. Oil tank cap
15. Oil level gauge
16. Chain tensioning screw
17. Chain sprocket
18. Guide bolt
19. Chain tensioning bolt
20. Oil tank opening
21. Guide bar cover
22. Combination tool
The term power tool in the warnings refers to your electric
(corded) power tool or battery-operated (cordless) power
tool.
WORK AREA SAFETY
• Keep work area clean and well lit. Cluttered or dark
areas invite accidents.
• Do not operate power tools in explosive
atmospheres, such as in the presence of
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