Safety Rules - Craftsman 358.351040 Operator's Manual

SAFETY RULES
WARNING:
ALWAYS DISCONNECT SPARK PLUG WIRE AND PLACE WIRE WHERE IT CANNOT CONTACT SPARK
PLUG TO PREVENT ACCIDENTAL STARTING WHEN SE'n'ING UP, TRANSPORTING, ADJUSTING OR
MAKING REPAIRS EXCEPT CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENTS.
BECAUSE A CHAIN SAW IS A HIGH-SPEED WOOD-CUt"rING TOOL, SPECIAL SAFETY
PRECAUTIONS MUST BE OBSERVED TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ACCIDENTS. CARELESS OR
IMPROPER USE OF THIS TOOL CAN CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY.
Do not handle or operate a chain saw when you am
Headng Safety Hat fatigued, III, or upset, or If you have taken alcohol,
Protection _ | _1 drugs, or medication. You must be in good physical
S_t_!?n g..__ ii_mi_ _ conditionand mentallyalert. Chain saw work isstrenu-
• ous. Ifyou have anyconditionthat might beaggravated
by strenuouswork,check withyour doctor beforeoper-
ating a chain saw.
Do not attempt to use your chain saw during bad
ores weather conditions suchas strongwind, rain, snow,ice,
Carefully plan your sawing operatlon In advance.
Do not startcuttinguntilyou have a clear workarea, se-
cure footing,and, if you are fellingtrees, a plannedre-
Safety _..U,....'!i}; afety Chaps treat path.
Do not operate a chain saw that Is damaged,
Impropedy adjusted, or not completely and
securely assembled. Always replace the
"_N handgusrd Immediately If It becomes damaged,
broken, or Is other wise removed.
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KNOW YOUR SAW
• Read your operator's manual carefully until you
completely understand and can follow all safety rules,
precautions,and operating instructions before attempt-
ing to operate the unit.
Reetrlct the use of your saw to adult users who un-
derstand and can follow safety miss, precautions, and
operatingInstructionsfound in this manual.
PLAN AHEAD
• Wear protective gear. Figure 1. Always use steel-
toed safety footwear with non-slip soles; snug-fitting
clothing; heavy-duty, non-slip gloves; eye protection
suchas non-fogging, vented gogglesor faca screen; an
approved safety hard hat; and sound barriers---ear
plugsormufflars to protectyourheadng. Regular users
should have hearing checked regularly as chain saw
noise can damage hearing.
i eep all parts of your body away from the chain
when the engine Is running.
Keep children, bystanders, end anlmal# • minimum
of 30 feet (10 Meters) away from the work ares. Do
not allow other people or animals to be near the chain
sew when starting or operating the chain saw.
• Keep the handles dry, clean, and free of oll or fuel
mixture.
• With the engine stopped, hand carry the chain saw
with the muffler away from your body, and the guide
bar and chain to the rear, preferably covered with e
scabbard.
FUEL HANDLING
• EIImlneta all sources of sparks or flames in the ar-
eas where fuel Is mixed, poured, or stored. There
shouldbe no smoking,open flames, or work thatcould
cause sparks. Altow engine to cool before refueling.
• Mix and pour fuel In an outdoor area on bare ground;
store fuel in a cool,dry,well ventilatedplace; and usean
approved, marked containerfor all fuel purposes.
• Wipe up ell fuel spills before starting saw.
• Move at least 10 feet (3 meters) from the fueling site
before starting the engine.
• Do not smoke while handling fuel or while operat-
ing the saw.
• Turn the engine off end let your saw cool in a non-
combustible area, noton dry leaves, straw,paper,etc.
Slowlyremove fuel cap and refuel unit•
• Store the unitand fuel in an area where fuel vaporscan-
not reach sparks or open flames from water heaters,
eleotdcmotors or switches,fumacas, etc.
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SAFETY NOTICE
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Exposure to vibrations through prolonged use of gasoline powered hand tools could cause blood vessel or nerve damage in the I
f!ngers, hands, and joints of people prone to circulation disorders or abnormal swellings. Prolonged use in cold weather has been I
linked to blood vessel damage in otherwise healthy people. If symptoms occur such as numbness pain loss of strength change I
in skin color or texture, or loss of feeling in the fingers, hands or joints discontinue the use of this tool and seek medical attention. |
An anti-vibration system does not guarantee the avoidance.of these problems. Users who operate power tools on a continual and J
regular basis must monitor closely their physical condition and the condition of this unit. J
LOOK FOR THIS SYMBOL TO POINT OUT IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS.
IT MEANS- ATI'ENTIONIll BECOME ALERTlll YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED.
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