Important Safety Precautions
1.
Do
not operate a chain saw when you are
fatigued.
2.
Use safety footwear, snug-fitting clothing,
and eye, hearing and head protection
devices.
3.
Usecaution when handling fuel. Move the
chain saw at least
10
feet (3
m)
from the
fueling point before starting the engine.
4.
Do
not allow other persons to be nearthe
chain saw when starting or cutting with
the chain saw. Keep bystanders and
animals out of the work area.
5.
Do not start cutting until you have a clear
work area, secure footing, and a planned
retreat path from the falling tree.
6.
Holdthe chain saw firmly 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.
7.
Keep all parts of your body away from the
saw chain when the engine is running.
8.
Before you start the engine, make sure
the saw chain
is
not contacting any-
thing.
9.
Carry the chain saw with the engine
stopped, the guide bar and saw chain to
the
rear,
and the muffler away from your
body.
10.
Do
not operate a chain saw that
is
da-
maged, improperly adjusted, or is not
completely and securely assembled.
Be sure that the saw chain stops moving
when the throttle trigger is released.
11.
Shut off the engine before setting it
down.
12.
Use extreme caution when cutting small
size brush and saplingsbecauseslender
material may catch the saw chain and
be
whipped toward you or pull
you
off
balance.
13.
When cutting a limb that
is
undertension
be alert for spring back so that you will
not
be
struck when the ·tension
in
the
wood fibers
is
released.
continued
on
the back inside cover
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