Safety Manual

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OPERATOR SAFETY
WARNING! Do not operate a chain saw that is
damaged, improperly adjusted, or not completely and
securely assembled. Be sure that the saw chain stops
moving when the throttle control trigger is released.
DANGER! NEVER run the saw with an exposed
clutch. An exposed clutch running at high speeds can
shatter, causing serious injury to occur.
Keep your chain sharp this will improve cutting
performance and reduce physical exertion. Follow
sharpening and maintenance instructions for the saw
chain. Use only specied replacement guide bars and
chains, or guide bars and chains that meet ANSI B175.1
requirements.
Use extreme caution when cutting small-size
brush and saplings because slender material
may catch the saw chain and be whipped
toward you or pull you off balance.
When cutting a limb that is under tension,
be alert for spring back so that you will not
be struck by the limb or chain saw when the
tension in the branch is released during the cut.
General Safety Instructions
All chain saw service, other than the items listed in the operator’s manual
maintenance instruction, is to be performed only by competent chain saw
service personnel. (For example, if improper tools are used to remove the
ywheel, or if an improper tool is used to hold the ywheel to remove the
clutch, structural damage to the ywheel could occur. This could cause the
ywheel to shatter, resulting in serious injury to operator and bystanders.)
Spark arrester mufers are standard on chain saws to reduce the possibility of
forest res. Do not operate the chain saw with a loose or defective mufer. Do
not remove the spark arrester screen.
Insist on a replacement guide bar with holes to allow the mounting of the
optional Kick Guard
TM
device. Insist on the proper replacement saw chain for
your chain saw.
PROPER GRIP ON THE SAW
A rm grip is one requirement for chain saw control.
The saw should always be held rmly with both hands
whenever the engine is running.
Wear heavy-duty, non-slip gloves to improve your grip
on the handles.
Grasp the front handle rmly behind the front hand
guard with your left hand. Always use a wraparound
grip, with ngers encircling and the thumb on the underside. Thumb position is
the key to a strong grip.
BEWARE OF HIGH
TENSION BRANCHES.
STAY OUT OF THE PATH
CARRY SAW WITH
BAR TO REAR &
ENGINE STOPPED
DON’T USE AN
OPEN GRIP