3.SAFE
OPERATION
■ Before operating the product
1. Before using our products, please read this manual carefully to understand the
correct use of your unit.
2. Never operate a chain saw when you are fatigued, ill or upset, or under the
influence of medications that can cause drowsiness or if you are under the influence
of alcohol or drugs.
3. Use the chain saw only in well ventilated areas. Never start or run the engine
inside a closed room or building. Exhaust gases contain dangerous carbon monoxide.
Lube oil mist and saw dust are poisonous to the operator.
4. Never mow in strong wind, bad weather, when visibility is poor or in very high or
low temperatures. Always check the tree and any dead branches that could fall during
the felling operation.
5. Wear non-slip, safety footwear, tight-fitting clothing, and eye, hearing, and head
protection. Use the anti-vibration (AV) glove.
A condition called Raynaud's phenomenon, which affects the fingers of certain
individuals, is believed to be caused by exposure to vibration and cold. Loss of color
and numbness in the fingers. The following precautions are recommended, as the
minimal exposure that could cause illness is unknown:
Keep your body warm, especially your head, neck, feet, ankles, hands, and wrists.
Maintain good blood circulation by doing vigorous arm exercises during frequent work
breaks and also by not smoking. Keep the saw chain sharp and the saw, including
the AV system, well maintained. A dull chain will increase cutting time, and pressing a
slack chain through the wood will increase the vibrations transmitted to your hands. A
saw with loose components or with damaged or worn shock absorbers will also tend
to have higher vibration levels. Limit hours of operation.
Continuous and regular users should closely monitor the condition of their fingers and
hands while working.
If any of the symptoms described appear, consult a doctor immediately.
■ Working with the machine
1. Always be careful when handling fuel. Clean up all spills and then move the chain
saw at least ten (10) feet (three (3) m) from the point of supply before starting the
engine.
2. Eliminate all sources of sparks or flames (for example, smoking, open flames, or
work that can cause sparks) in areas where fuel is mixed, poured, or stored.
Do not smoke while handling fuel or while operating the chainsaw.
3. Do not allow other people to be near the chain saw when starting the engine or
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