Safety Symbols - Champion 100642 Operator's Manual

100642 - ChAiNSAw

Safety Symbols

Some of the following symbols may be used on this product. Please study them and learn their meaning. Proper interpretation of these
symbols will allow you to more safely operate the product.
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Read Operator's manual. To reduce the risk of injury, user must read and understand operator's
manual before using this product.
Eye and Ear Protection. Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields, and as
necessary a full face-shield as well as full ear protection when operating this product.
Kickback. Contact of the guide bar tip with any object should be avoided. Tip contact may cause
the guide bar to move suddenly upward and backward, which may cause serious injury.
CKa. Computed kickback angle (CKA) listed represents angle of kickback your bar and chain will
have when tested in accordance with CSA (Canadian Standards Association) and ANSI standards.
The bar and chain combination meet kickback requirements of CSA Standards Z62.1, Z62.3, &
ANSI/OPEI B175.1 when used as shown in Specifications. Use of bar and chain combinations
other than those listed is not recommended and may not meet the CKA requirements per
standard.
Use Both hands. Always use both hands while operating the chainsaw. Never use only one hand
to operate the chainsaw.
Chain Direction. Make sure the saw chain faces the direction shown when installed on the guide
bar. Refer to Installing the Guide Bar and Saw Chain in the Maintenance section.
iMPORTANT SAfETY iNSTRUCTiONS
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