Other Safety Precautions - Craftsman 316.34107 Operator's Manual

OTHER SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

• Do not operate a chain saw with one hand! Serious
injury to the operator, helpers, bystanders, or any com-
bination of these persons may result from one-handed
operation. A chain saw is intended for two-handed use.
• Do not operate a chain saw if you are fatigued.
• Use safety footwear; snug-fitting clothing; protective
gloves; and eye, hearing, and head protection devices.
• Do not allow other persons to be near the chain saw
when starting or cutting with the chain saw. Keep
bystanders and animals out of the work area.
• Do not remove, damage or de-activate any of the safety
devices. Never use a damaged, modified, or improperly
repaired or assembled chain saw. Check their proper
operation regularly. See chain replacement under
Maintenance and Repair Instructions.
• Never carry out operations or repairs on your own that
are other than routine maintenance as listed in this
manual.
• Use caution when felling a tree. Make sure you have
planned an escape path when felling, and keep all
bystanders away.
• Be alert; stop the machine if anyone enters the cutting
area, which is usually 3 to 4 feet around the operator.
• Use caution when working in a crew to avoid injury to a
fellow worker who may enter the cutting area.
• Keep these instructions. Refer to them often and use
them to instruct other users. If you loan this unit to oth-
ers, also loan these instructions to them.
• Store the unit in a dry place, secured, or at a height to
prevent unauthorized use or damage. Keep out of reach
of children.
• Never douse or squirt the unit with water or any other
liquid. Keep handles dry, clean and free from debris.
Clean after each use.
• Do not use the unit in the rain, in a storm or in
inclement weather.
RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION
ELECTRICAL SAFETY WARNINGS
• Since the tool is double-insulated, a 2-wire extension
cord (an extension cord without a ground) may be used.
A 3-wire extension cord (an extension cord with a
ground) that uses a NEMA type connector (parallel
blade, U ground) is recommended. Extension cords are
available at Sears or other retailers. Use only round-
jacketed extension cords approved for outdoor use.
• This tool is double-insulated. Repair or replace dam-
aged cords.
• To reduce the risk of electrical shock, this unit has a
polarized plug (one blade is wider than the other). This
unit will fit with a polarized plug in one way only. If the
plug does not fit fully into the unit, reverse the plug. If it
still does not fit, use a cord with the correct connection.
Do not modify the unit in any way.
WARNING:
only SW-A, SOW-A, STW-A, STOW-A, SJW-A,
SJOW-A, SJTW-W or SJTOW-A cord types.
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To reduce the risk of
electrical shock, use