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SAFETY
During operation, the muffler or catalytic muffler and
surrounding cover become hot.
Never suspend the saw on a lanyard with the engine
running.
Always use the saw from the right-hand side of your body –
NEVER from the left side.
Always wear proper safety clothing to protect your lower
body from sharp saw chain and hot muffler.
Always keep exhaust area clear of flammable debris during
transportation or when storing, otherwise serious property
damage or personal injury may result.
Moving parts can amputate fingers or cause severe injuries.
Keep hands, clothing and loose objects away from all openings.
ALWAYS stop engine, disconnect spark plug, and make
sure all moving parts have come to a complete stop before
removing obstructions, clearing debris, or servicing unit.
DO NOT start or operate unit unless all guards and
protective covers are properly assembled to unit.
NEVER reach into any opening while the engine is running.
Moving parts may not be visible through openings.
Using improper replacement components or removing safety
devices may result in serious or fatal injury.
Unit includes safety devices that reduce the likelihood of
kickback:
Chain brake - brake actuated by kickback energy, not
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manual activation.
Reduced-kickback guide bar - reduced nose radius guide
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bar.
Low-kickback saw chain - saw chain that meets ANSI
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kickback performance requirements when configured with
the bar/chain recommendations in this manual.
Front hand guard - a structural barrier between the front
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handle of a chainsaw and the guide bar.
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