Oregon PN2500N Instruction Manual page 58

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firmly in place to avoid it from tripping over, which may
cause damage or fuel spillage
SPECIAL SAFETY WARNINGS FOR THE TOOL
During work, to avoid injury, always wear non-slip
shoes suitable for climbing in trees as well as
protective devices (helmet, glasses, gloves ...). You
must wear proper clothing, which fit well with the body
without hindering your movement.
Keep all parts of the body away from the saw chain
when the chain saw is operating. Before you start the
chain saw, make sure the saw chain is not contacting
anything. A moment of inattention while operating chain
saws may cause entanglement of your clothing or body
with the saw chain.
Always hold the chain saw with your right hand on the
rear handle and your left hand on the front handle
(wherever possible). Holding the chain saw with a
reversed hand configuration increases the risk of personal
injury and should never be done.
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.
Always keep proper footing and operate the chain saw
only when standing on fixed, secure and level surface.
Slippery or unstable surfaces such as ladders may cause a
loss of balance or control of the chain saw.
When cutting a limb that is under tension be alert for
spring back. When the tension in the wood fibres is
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