Chainsaw Safety Warnings - Echo DCS-2500TN Operator's Manual

DCS-2500TN

Chainsaw Safety Warnings

• Keep all parts of the body away from the saw chain when the chainsaw is
operating. Before you start the chainsaw, make sure the saw chain is not
contacting anything. A moment of inattention while operating chainsaws
may cause entanglement of your clothing or body with the saw chain.
• Always hold the chainsaw with your right hand on the rear handle and
your left hand on the front handle. Holding the chainsaw with a reversed
hand configuration increases the risk of personal injury and should never
be done.
• Hold the power tool by insulated gripping surfaces only, because the saw
chain may contact hidden wiring or its own cord. Saw chains contacting a
"live" wire may make exposed metal parts of the power tool "live" and
could give the operator an electric shock.
• 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 chainsaw 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 released the spring loaded limb may
strike the operator and/or throw the chainsaw out of control.
• Use extreme caution when cutting brush and saplings. The slender
material may catch the saw chain and be whipped toward you or pull you
off balance.
• Carry the chainsaw by the front handle with the chainsaw switched off
and away from your body. When transporting or storing the chainsaw
always fit the guide bar cover. Proper handling of the chainsaw will
reduce the likelihood of accidental contact with the moving saw chain.
• Follow instructions for lubricating, chain tensioning and changing
accessories. Improperly tensioned or lubricated chain may either break or
increase the chance for kickback.
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