Black Max BM5020 Operator's Manual page 4

 Never let anyone use the chain saw who
has not received adequate instructions in its
proper use. This applies to rentals as well as
privately owned saws.
 Before you start the engine, make sure the
saw chain is not contacting any object.
 Wear snug-fitting clothing. Always wear heavy
long pants, boots, and gloves. Do not wear
jewelry, short pants, sandals, or go barefoot.
Do not wear loose fitting clothing, which could
be drawn into the engine or catch the chain or
underbrush. Wear overalls, jeans, or chaps made
of cut-resistant material or ones that contain
cut-resistant inserts. Secure hair so that it is
above shoulder level.
 Wear non-slip safety footwear and heavy-duty
gloves to improve your grip and to protect your
hands.
 Wear eye protection with side shields marked
to comply with ANSI Z87.1, along with hear-
ing and head protection, when operating this
equipment.
 Keep bystanders and animals out of the work
area. Do not allow other persons to be nearby
during starting or cutting with the chain saw.
NOTE: The size of the work area depends on the
job being performed as well as the size tree or
workpiece involved. For example, felling a tree
requires a larger work area than making other
cuts (i.e., bucking cuts, etc.).
 Keep SAFE-T-TIP anti-kickback nose guard
properly mounted on the guide bar to prevent
rotational kickback.
 Follow the sharpening and maintenance in-
structions for the saw chain.
 Never operate a chain saw that is damaged,
improperly adjusted, or is not completely and
securely assembled. Be sure that the saw chain
stops moving when the throttle control trigger is
released. If the saw chain moves at idle speed,
the carburetor may need adjusting. Refer to
Adjusting the Carburetor in the Maintenance
section of this manual. If the saw chain still moves
at idle speed after adjustment has been made,
contact a qualified service center for adjustment
and discontinue use until the repair is made.
SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES
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 This product is intended for infrequent use
by homeowners and other occasional users
for general applications such as clearing, prun-
ing, cutting firewood, etc. It is not intended for
prolonged use. Prolonged periods of operation
can cause circulatory problems in the user's
hands due to vibration. For such use, it may
be appropriate to use a product having an anti-
vibration feature.
REFUELING (DO NOT SMOKE!)
 To reduce the risk of fire and burn injury,
handle fuel with care. It is highly flammable.
 Mix and store fuel in a container approved for
gasoline.
 Mix fuel outdoors where there are no sparks
or flames.
 Select bare ground, stop the engine, and al-
low it to cool before refueling.
 Loosen the fuel cap slowly to release pressure
and to keep fuel from escaping around the cap.
 Tighten the fuel cap securely after refueling.
 Wipe spilled fuel from the unit. Move 30 feet
away from refueling site before starting engine.
 Never attempt to burn off spilled fuel under
any circumstances.
KICKBACK
 Kickback is a dangerous reaction that can
lead to serious injury. Do not rely only on the
safety devices provided with the saw. As a
chain saw user, you must take special safety
precautions to help keep your cutting jobs free
from accident or injury. See the General Safety
Rules and Operation sections of this manual
for added information on kickback and how to
avoid serious personal injury.
 CAUTION: Do not use a replacement saw chain
unless it has been designated as meeting the
kickback performance requirements in ANSI/
OPEI B175.1-2012 on that specific power head,
or has been designated as low-kickback replace-
ment saw chain in accordance with ANSI/OPEI
B175.1-2012