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CAUTION:
Always disconnect spark plug wire and place where it cannot contact sparl_plug to prevent
accidental starting when setting up, transporting, adjusting or making repairs.
TRAINING
Read the operator's manual carefully prior to
operation. Become familiar with the controls and know
how to operate your chain saw properly.
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Keep the area of operation clear of all persons,
especially small children and pets.
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Use the chain saw only as described in this
manual.
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Do not allow children to operate your chain saw.
Never allow adults to use the chain saw without
proper instructions.
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Do not operate the chain saw if it has been
dropped or damaged in any manner. Always have
damage repaired before using your chain saw.
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Use only recommended Craftsman accessories
and replacement parts. Use of non-Craftsman
parts and accessories may be hazardous.
PREPARATION
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Always wear safety glasse s or eye shields when
starting and while using your Chain saw.
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Dress properly. Do not operate chain saw when
barefoot or wearing open sandals. Wear only solid
shoes with good traction.
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Wear long-sleeved clothes that are snug fitting.
Avoid wearing loose clothing.
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Wear either tightly cuffed or cuffless pants.
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Wear hearing protection even when working for a
short period of time. Remember - hearing damage
is cumulative.
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Wear protective, non-slip gloves for safer
operation.
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Always wear a =hard hat" in the working area.
Overhead hazards such as falling limbs present
danger of injury.
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Always wear safety boots with steel toes.
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Check fuel tank before starting engine. Do not fill
fuel tank indoors, when the engine is running or
when the engine is hot. Allow the engine to cool
for several minutes before filling the fuel tank.
Clean off any spilled gasoline before starting the
engine.
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Always make adjustments before starting your
chain saw. Never attempt to make adjustments
while the engine is running.
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Use only in daylight or good artificial light.
OPERATION
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Keep your eyes and mind on your chain saw. Do
not let yourself be distracted.
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Always be sure of your footing. Use extra caution
in wet or slippery grass. WALK - DON_f RUN.
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Do not put hands or feet near rotating parts. Keep
clear of chain at all times.
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Always stop the engine whenever you leave or are
not using your chain saw.
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Before cleaning, inspecting, or repairing your
chain saw, stop the engine and make absolutely
sure all moving parts have stopped. Then
disconnect spark plug wire and keep it away from
the sPark plug to prevent accidental starting.
•
D° not adjust carburetor. Overspeeding engine
may result in engine damage or personal injury.
•
Do not runthe engine indoors. Exhaust fumes are
dangerous.
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Never operate your chain saw without proper
guards or other safety devices in place.
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Never remove hands from chain saw handles
when actively cutting with the saw.
WARNING:
Ca/ifemia Proposition 65
The engine exhaust from this product contains
chemicals known to the State of California to cause
cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm.
KICKBACK
CONDITIONS
AND PREVENTION
Kickback occurs when the upper quadrant of the bar
nose contacts a solid object in the wood or is pinched.
This type of contact stops the chain for an instant. The
result is a lightningfast reverse reaction of the chain;
causing the bar to "kick" up and back toward the
operator. Under some circumstances the operator
(Fig. 1) may suffer severe or fatal injury. Kickback may
also occur during limbing (See LIMBING).
FIGURE 1
Kickback path
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