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generally a warning of trouble.
20. Never operate with damaged safety devices. Failure to do so can result in personal injury.
21. Only use parts and accessories made for this machine by the manufacturer. Failure to do so can result in
personal injury.
22. If situations occur which are not covered in this manual, use care and good judgement. Contact your
nearest Approved Service Dealer for assistance
SLOPE OPERATION
Slopes are a major factor related to slip and fall accidents, which can result in severe injury. Operation on
slopes requires extra caution. If you feel uneasy on a slope, do not cut on it.
Do:
1. Exercise extreme caution when changing direction on slopes.
2. Watch for holes, ruts, rocks, hidden objects, or bumps which can cause you to slip or trip. Tall grass can
hide obstacles.
3. Always be sure of your footing. A slip and fall can cause serious personal injury. If you feel you are losing
your balance, release the trigger immediately and set the chain brake.
Do Not:
1. Do not cut near drop-offs, ditches or embankments, you could lose your footing or balance.
2. Do not cut on wet ground. Unstable footing could cause slipping.
CHILDREN
Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to the presence of children. Children are often attracted
to the chainsaw and the cutting activity. They do not understand the dangers. Never assume that children will
remain where you last saw them.
1. Keep children out of the cutting area and under care of a responsible adult other than the operator.
2. Be alert and turn the chainsaw off if a child enters the area.
3. Before and while moving backwards, look behind and down for small children.
4. Keep children away from hot or running machines.
5. Never allow children under 16 years of age to operate this machine. Children 16 and over should read and
understand the instructions and safe operation practices in this manual and on the machine and be
trained and supervised by an adult.
SERVICE
General Service:
1. Never run in a poorly ventilated area.
2. Before cleaning, repairing, or inspecting, make sure all moving parts have stopped. Disconnect the
electrical plug from the mains to prevent unintended starting.
3. Check the bar, chain and sprockets at frequent intervals for proper tightness. Also, visually inspect spindle
for damage. Replace with the original equipment manufacture's (O.E.M.) parts only, listed in this manual.
"Use of parts which do not meet the original equipment specifications may lead to improper performance
and compromise safety!"
4. Keep all nuts, bolts, and screws tight to be sure the equipment is in safe working condition.
5. Never tamper with safety devices. Check the correct operation regularly.
6. After striking a foreign object, stop the motor, disconnect the electrical plug from the mains. Thoroughly
inspect the chainsaw for any damage. Repair the damage before starting and operating the chainsaw.
7. Chainsaw components, guards and shields are subject to wear and damage which could expose moving
parts or allow objects to be thrown. For safety protection, frequently check components and replace
immediately with original equipment manufacturers (O.E.M.) parts only, listed in this manual. "Use of
parts which do not meet the original equipment specifications may lead to improper performance and
compromise safety!"
8. Maintain or replace safety and instruction labels, as necessary.
9. Observe proper disposal laws and regulations. Improper disposal of fluids and materials can harm the
environment.
DO NOT MODIFY THE ENGINE
To avoid serious injury or death, do not modify the motor in any way.
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