Safety Manual

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ENGLISH
SAFETY SYMBOLS AND WARNINGS
DANGER!
Follow Kick-back prevention instructions to reduce risk
of kick-back injury when cutting without optional Kick
Guard
TM
.
WARNING!
Never operate a chain saw using a one-handed grip. Always
use a secure, two-handed grip!
WARNING!
Always control saw rmly with 2 hands to prevent loss of
control and kick back if saw begins skating.
WARNING!
Always use proper positioning! Keep your body out of cutting
plane at all times!
WARNING!
Do not over-reach or cut above shoulder height! Gravity
may cause the saw to drop toward your legs and feet
when the cut is complete. To avoid injury, maintain control
of the saw after nishing a cut.
WARNING!
Use rm, two-handed control grip with thumb encircling
handle.
WARNING!
Always use reduced kickback saw chain! Ask your dealer to equip your saw
only with certied low- or reduced kickback saw chain.
WARNING!
Carrying or transporting a chain saw with a moving chain is hazardous. Turn
saw off, or allow the chain to stop, and engage the chain brake when carrying
the saw.