Instruction Manual

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Always hold the chain saw with your right
hand on the rear handle and your left hand on
the front handle. Holding the chain saw with a
reversed hand configuration increases the risk
of personal injury and should never be done.
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Hold the power tool by insulated gripping sur‐
faces only, because the saw chain may con‐
tact hidden wiring or its own cord. Saw chains
contacting a "live" wire may make exposed
metal parts of the power tool "live" and could
give the operator an electric shock.
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Wear safety glasses and hearing protection.
Further protective equipment for head, hands,
legs and feet is recommended. Adequate pro‐
tective clothing will reduce personal injury by
flying debris or accidental contact with the saw
chain.
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Do not operate a chain saw in a tree. Opera‐
tion of a chain saw while up in a tree may
result in personal injury.
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Always keep proper footing and operate the
chain saw only when standing on a fixed,
secure and level surface. Slippery or unstable
surfaces such as ladders may cause a loss of
balance or control of the chain saw.
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When cutting a limb that is under tension be
alert for spring back. When the tension in the
wood fibres is released the spring loaded limb
may strike the operator and/or throw the chain
saw out of control.
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Use extreme caution when cutting brush and
saplings. The slender material may catch the
saw chain and be whipped toward you or pull
you off balance.
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Carry the chain saw by the front handle with
the chain saw switched off and away from
your body. When transporting or storing the
chain saw always fit the guide bar cover.
Proper handling of the chain saw will reduce
the likelihood of accidental contact with the
moving saw chain.
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Follow instructions for lubricating, chain ten‐
sioning and changing accessories. Improperly
tensioned or lubricated chain may either break
or increase the chance for kickback.
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Keep handles dry, clean and free from oil and
grease. Greasy, oily handles are slippery
causing loss of control.
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Cut wood only. Do not use chain saw for pur‐
poses not intended. Example: do not use
chain saw for cutting plastic, masonry or non-
wood building materials. Use of the chain saw
for operations different than intended could
result in a hazardous situation.
35.7 Causes and operator preven‐
tion of kickback:
Kickback may occur when the nose or tip of the
guide bar touches an object, or when the wood
closes in and pinches the saw chain in the cut.
Tip contact in some cases may cause a sudden
reverse reaction, kicking the guide bar up and
back towards the operator.
Pinching the saw chain along the top of the
guide bar may push the guide bar rapidly back
towards the operator.
Either of these reactions may cause you to lose
control of the saw which could result in serious
personal injury. Do not rely exclusively upon the
safety devices built into your saw. As a chain
saw user, you should take several steps to keep
your cutting jobs free from accident or injury.
Kickback is the result of tool misuse and/or incor‐
rect operating procedures and can be avoided by
taking proper precautions as given below:
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Maintain a firm grip, with thumbs and fingers
encircling the chain saw handles, with both
hands on the saw and position your body and
arm to allow you to resist kickback forces.
Kickback forces can be controlled by the oper‐
ator, if proper precautions are taken. Do not let
go of the chain saw.
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Do not overreach and do not cut above shoul‐
der height. This helps prevent unintended tip
contact and enables better control of the chain
saw in unexpected situations.
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Only use replacement bars and chains speci‐
fied by the manufacturer. Incorrect replace‐
ment bars and chains may cause chain break‐
age and/or kickback.
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Follow the manufacturer's sharpening and
maintenance instructions for the saw chain.
Decreasing the depth gauge height can lead
to increased kickback.
English 35 General Power Tool Safety Warnings
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