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