Shindaiwa 488 Owner's Manual page 9

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A WARNING!
Do not operate a chain saw that
is damaged, is improperly
adjusted, or is not completely
and securely assembled. Be
sure the chain stops moving
when the throttle trigger is
released.
Turn the engine OFF before
setting the saw down.
Use extreme care when cutting
small brush and saplings:
slender material may catch in the
saw chain and be whipped
toward you or pull you off
balance.
When cutting a limb that is
under tension, be alert for
springback so that you will not
be struck by the moving limb.
Operate the saw only in
well-ventilated areas.
Never operate any chain saw in a
tree unless you have been
specifically trained to do so.
Never operate a saw that has
damaged or missing.anti-
vibration cushions (isolators).
Long-term exposure to vibration
can damage your hands.
Wear suitable hearing
protection while operating this
saw. Prolonged exposure to
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excessive noise could damage
your hearing, and is also
fatiguing.
Keep the handles dry, clean,
and free of oìl or fuel mixture.
Never operate a chain saw with
only one hand! Serious injury to
the operator, helpers,
bystanders, or any combination
of these persons may result
from one-handed operation. A
chain saw is intended for
two-handed use.
All chain saw service other than
the items listed in this owners
manual maintenance
instructions, should be per-
formed by competent chain saw
service personnel.
(Eor example, if improper tools
are used to remove the flywheel
or if an improper tool is used to
hold the flywheel in order to
remove the clutch, structural
damage to the flywheel could
occur and subsequently cause
the flywheel to burst.)
Improper maintenance, use of
nonconforming replacement
components, or the removal of
safety devices, such as the chain
brake or any of the chain brake
components, could result in
serious injury.