Rules For Safe Operation; Important Safety Instructions - Craftsman 316.34107 Operator's Manual

The purpose of safety symbols is to attract your atten-
tion to possible dangers. The safety symbols, and their
explanations, deserve your careful attention and under-
standing. The safety warnings do not by themselves
eliminate any danger. The instructions or warnings they
give are not substitutes for proper accident prevention
measures.
SYMBOL MEANING
SAFETY ALERT:
warning or caution. Attention is required in
order to avoid serious personal injury. May
be used in conjunction with other symbols
or pictographs.
NOTE: Advises you of information or instructions vital to
the operation or maintenance of the equipment.
Read the Operator's Manual(s) and follow all warnings
and safety instructions.
Failure to do so can result in serious injury to the
operator and/or bystanders.
• IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS •
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS
PLAN AHEAD
WARNING:
dle and efficient tool; if used improperly or
without the due precautions it could become
a dangerous tool. For pleasant and safe
work,always strictly comply with the safety
rules that are contained in this manual.
• Read the instructions carefully. Be familiar with the con-
trols and proper use of the unit.
• Do not operate this unit when tired, ill or under the
influence of alcohol, drugs or medication.
• Keep Children away.
• Secure hair above shoulder length. Do not wear loose
clothing or jewelry; they can get caught in moving
parts.
• Inspect the unit before use. Replace all damaged parts
prior to starting. Make sure the unit is in original operat-
ing condition before starting.
• Know the controls and know how to stop the chain saw
quickly.
• Carry the chain saw with the motor stopped, the guide
bar and saw chain to the rear.

RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION

Indicates
danger,
If correctly used, the
chain saw is a
quick, easy to han-
SYMBOL MEANING
DANGER:
serious injury to yourself or to others. Always
follow the safety precautions to reduce the
risk of fire, electric shock and personal injury.
WARNING:
result in injury to yourself and others. Always
follow the safety precautions to reduce the
risk of fire, electric shock and personal
injury.
CAUTION:
in property damage or personal injury to
yourself or to others. Always follow the safe-
ty precautions to reduce the risk of fire,
electric shock and personal injury.
• Wear protective gear. Always use steel-toed safety
footwear with non-slip soles; snug-fitting clothing;
heavy-duty non-slip gloves; eye protection such as
non-fogging, vented goggles or face screen; an
approved safety hard hat; and hearing protection.
Regular users should have hearing checked regularly as
chain saw noise can damage hearing.
OPERATE YOUR SAW SAFELY
• Do not operate a chain saw that is damaged, not cali-
brated properly or not fully assembled. Always replace
chain, bar, chain brake, and other parts immediately if
damage occurs.
• Do not apply excess force to the chain saw at the end
of the cut. You may lose control of the unit when the
cut has been completed.
• Keep all parts of your body away from the chain when
the engine is running.
• Use the unit only in daylight or good artificial light.
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Failure to obey a safety
warning will result in
Failure to obey a
safety warning can
Failure to obey a safe-
ty warning may result