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Donotoperate a chainsawthatis damaged,
improperly a djusted, or notcompletely a ndsecurely
assembled. Besurethatthesaw'schainstopsmoving
whenthethrottlecontrol t riggeris released.
Shutofftheengine before settingthechainsawdown.
Useextreme caution whencuttingsmalPsized brush
andsaplings because slender m aterial m aycatchthe
chainsawandwhiptowards youor pullyouoff
balance.
Whencuttinga limbthatis under tension, b ealertfor
springback s o thatyouwiiinot bestruckwhen the
tension inthewoodfibersis released
Donotcutthrough nails, r odsinthetree,railroad ties
or pallets. I nspect a treethatyouaregoingto cutfor
foreign objects thatcouldcauseinjury or damage to
yourchainsaw.
Afterstriking a foreign object, s toptheengine and
thoroughly i nspect f ordamage. Repair a s necessary.
Keep thehandles dry,clean andfreeoftheoiiifuei
mixture
Wedonot recommend u sing thechainsawin atreeor
ona ladder.
Allchainsawservice, o therthatthe itemslistedinthis
instruction manual maintenance instructions, shouldbe
performed bycompetent chainsawservice personnel.
Usethe righttool.Onlyusethischainsawfor its
intended purpose, to cutwood.
Do not overreach.
Always
keep proper
footing
and
balance.
Always hold the unit with both hands when operating.
Keep a firm grip on aii handles or grips.
Apply chain brake prior to any repositioning
of the
operator in the cutting area. As an additional safety
precaution, apply the chain brake prior to setting down
the saw.
Never touch the chain or attempt to service the saw
while the engine is running. Make sure all moving parts
have stopped. Allow the chain saw to cool, as the
chain can be hoL
Check the bar and chain at frequent intervals for
proper adjustmenL Make sure the bar and chain are
properly tightened and sharpened. Visually inspect for
damage. Repair any damage before restarting or
operating the chain saw.
KmCKBACK
SAFETY
PRECAUTmONS
WARNING: KIcKBacK
occur when the nose
serious personal injury.
@
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With a basic understanding of kickback, you can
reduce or eliminate the element of surprise. Sudden
surprise contributes to accidents. Be alert to the
potential for kickback at all times.
Keep a good firm grip on the saw with both hands, the
right hand on the rear handle and the left hand on the
front handle, when the engine is running. Use a firm grip
with thumbs and fingers encircling the chain saw
handles. A firm grip wiii help you reduce kickback and
maintain control of the saw. Don't let go.
Make sure that the area in which you are cutting is free
from obstructions.
Do not let the nose of the guide bar
contact a log, branch, fence, or any other obstruction
that could be hit while you are operating the saw.
Always cut with the engine running at full speed. Fully
squeeze the throttle trigger and maintain a steady
cutting speed.
Use only the correct
original
equipment
manufacturer
replacement
bars, chains
and other
parts and
accessories.
These are available
from your authorized
service
dealer.
Use of any unauthorized
parts or
accessories
could lead to serious
injury to the user, or
damage
to the unit, and wiii void your warranty.
Follow the manufacturer's
sharpening and
maintenance instructions for the saw chain.
Use only the replacement guide bars and low kickback
chains specified for your saw to avoid injury.
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