Use and Care Manual
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CS-490
SYMBOL FORM
Symbol form / shape
Symbol description / application
Symbol form / shape
Symbol description / application
CAUTION: For safe 
operation follow all safety 
precautions and instructions 
in Operator’s Manual
Choke control “Cold Start” 
position (choke closed)
Wear eyes, ears and head 
protection
Oil and gasoline mixture
Measured maximum kickback 
value without triggering the 
break, for the bar and chain 
combination on the label
Chain oil fill
Tip contact may cause the 
guide bar to move suddenly 
upward and backward, which 
may cause serious injury
Chain oiler adjustment
Contact of the guide bar tip 
with any object should be 
avoided
L
Carburetor adjustment 
- Low speed mixture
Both of the operator’s hands 
must be used to operate the 
chain saw
H
Carburetor adjustment 
- High speed mixture
Chain brake operation
T
Carburetor adjustment 
- Idle speed
Emergency stop
 WARNING
The safety alert symbol accompanied by 
the word “WARNING” calls attention to an 
act or condition which CAN lead to serious 
personal injury or death if not avoided.
 CAUTION
The safety alert symbol accompanied by 
the word “CAUTION” calls attention to an 
act or condition which may lead to minor or 
moderate personal injury if not avoided.
NOTICE
This enclosed message provides tips for use, 
care and maintenance of the unit.
IMPORTANT
The enclosed message provides information 
necessary for the protection of the unit.
 DANGER
The safety alert symbol accompanied by 
the word “DANGER” calls attention to an 
act or condition which WILL lead to serious 
personal injury or death if not avoided.
SYMBOLS AND SIGNS
CIRCLE AND SLASH SYMBOL
This symbol means the specific action 
shown is prohibited. Ignoring these 
prohibitions can result in serious or 
fatal injury.










