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The purpose of safety symbois is to attract your
attention to possibb dangers. The safety symbois,
and their expianafions, deserve your carefui attention
and understanding.
The safety warnings do not by
themseives eiiminate any danger. The instructions or
warnings they give are not substitutes for proper
accident prevention measures.
SYMBOL
MEANING
SYMBOL
MEANING
DANGER:
Fa,ure to obey a
safety warning wiiI
resuk in serious injury to yourself or to
personal injury.
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order to avoid serious personal injury. May
be used in conjunction
with other symbob
or pbtographs.
NOTE: Advises you of information or instructions vitai to
the operation or maintenance of the equipment.
Read the Operator's
Manual(s) and follow all
warnings
and safety instructions.
Failure to do so can result in serious injury to the
operator
and/or bystanders.
FOR QUESTIONS,
CALL
1o800o520o5520
WARNING:
Failure
toobey a
safety warning
can
result in injury to yourself and others.
follow the safety precautions
to
of fire, electric shock and
personal
injury.
to yourself or to others. Always follow the
safety precautions
to reduce the risk of fire,
electric shock and personal injury.
* IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
•
READ ALL iNSTRUCTiONS
BEFORE
OPERATmNG
If correctly used,
the chain saw is a
i quick, easy to handle and efficient tool; if
i used improperly
or without
the due
follow and throughout
this manual.
Read the instructions carefully. Be familiar with the
controls and proper use of the unit.
Do not operate this unit when tired, ill or under the
influence of alcohol, drugs or medication.
Only responsible individuals who are familiar with the
instructions may operate the chain saw (no one under
the age of 16). Provide parental supervision at all times.
Inspect the unit before use. Replace damaged parts.
Check for fuel leaks. Make sure all fasteners are in
place and secure. Replace parts that are cracked,
chipped or damaged in any way.
Know the controls and know how to stop the chain
saw quickly.
Carry the chain saw with the engine stopped, the
guide bar and saw chain to the rear, and the muffler
away from your body.
When transporting
your chain saw, use the
appropriate
guide-bar scabbard (sheath).
WHmLE OPERATmNG
Keep all parts of your body away from the chain when
the engine is running.
Never start or run the unit inside a closed room or
building. Breathing exhaust fumes can kill. Operate
this unit only in a well ventilated outdoor area.
Wear safety glasses or goggles that are marked as
meeting ANSI Z87.1-1989 standards. Also wear
ear/hearing protection when operating this unit. Wear
a face or dust mask if the operation is dusty. Long
sleeve shirts are recommended.
Wear heavy, long pants, boots or safety footwear and
protective gloves. Do not wear loose clothing, jewelry,
short pants, sandals or go barefoot. Secure hair above
shoulder level.
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Use the unit only in daylight or good artificial light.
Avoid accidental starting. Be in the starting position
whenever pulling the starter rope. The operator and
unit must be in a stable position while starting. See
Starting/Stopping
Instructions_
Before you start the engine, make sure that the saw's
chain is not contacting anything. Do not cut near
electrical cables or power lines.
Keep all parts of your body away from the chain when
the engine is running.
Do not start cutting until you have a clear work area,
secure footing, and a planned retreat path from the
falling tree.
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