Other Safety Precautions; Fuel Safety - Craftsman 316.350220 Operator's Manual

• Makesurethatthe areainwhichyouarecuttingisfree
fromobstructions. Donotlet the noseoftheguidebar
contacta fog,branch, f ence,or anyotherobstruction
thatcouldbehitwhileyouareoperating thesaw.
• Always cutwiththe engine running atfullspeed.Fully
squeeze thethrottle triggerandmaintain a steadycut-
tingspeed.
• Useonlythe correct o riginal e quipment manufacturer
replacement bars,chains andotherpartsandacces-
sories. T hese areavailable f roma Searsor otherquali-
fiedservice dealer. U seofanyunauthorized partsor
accessories couldleadto serious injuryto theuser, o r
damage to theunit,andwillvoidyourwarranty.
+ Follow themanufacturer's sharpening a ndmaintenance
instructions f orthe sawchain.
• Useonlythe replacement guidebarsandlowkickback
chains specified foryoursawto avoidinjury.
+Watch forshifting logsor otherforces thatcouldpinch
or fallintochain.
• Always havesawat fullspeed whenentering a previous
cut.Always usecaution whenentering a previous c ut.
+Donotstarta cutusingthetip ofthe saw.
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. Only use bars and chains of the
length indicated in the table herein.
• 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 feIling, 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.
* Only loan your saw to experienced users who are com-
pletely familiar with saw operation and correct use. Give
other users this manual, which they should read before
using the saw.
,, Shut off the engine before setting down the saw. Do not
leave the engine running unattended.
• Never store the unit, with fuel in the tank, inside a build-
ing where fumes may reach an open flame or spark.
Allow the engine to cool before storing or transporting
the chain saw over long distances. For example, let the
engine cool before placing the chain saw in an automo-
bile. Also, be sure to secure the unit while transporting.
• Store the unit in a dry area, locked up, located up high
and located out of the reach of children to prevent
unauthorized use or damage.
, Never douse or squirt the unit with water or any other
liquid. Keep handles dry, clean and free from debris.
Clean after each use.
• Keep these instructions. Refer to them often and use
them to instruct other users. If you loan someone this
unit, also loan them the instructions.
= Do not use the unit in the rain, in a storm or in inclement
weather.
FUEL SAFETY
• Store fuel only in containers specifically designed and
approved for the storage of such materials.
Always stop the engine and allow it to cool before
filling the fuel tank. Never remove the cap of the fuel
tank, or add fuel, when the engine is hot. Never operate
the unit without the fuel cap securely in place. Loosen
the fuel tank cap slowly to relieve any pressure in the
tank.
• Add fuel in a clean, welf-ventilated outdoor area where
there are no sparks or flames. Slowly remove the fuel
cap only after stopping engine. Do not smoke while fuel-
ing or mixing fuel. Wipe up any spilled fuel from the unit
immediately.
A IWARNING:
Gasoline is highly
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flammable, and its
vapors can explode if ignited. Take the follow-
ing precautions:
• Avoid creating a source of ignition for spilled fuel. Do
not start the engine until fuel vapors dissipate.
+ Move the unit at least 30 feet (9.1 m) from the fueling
source and site before starting the engine. Do not
smoke. Keep sparks and open flames away from the
area while adding fuel or operating the unit.
SAVE THESE INSTRUC-
TIONS
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