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SKU 02810
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SPECIFIC PRODUCT WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS
1.
MAINTAIN A SAFE WORKING ENVIRONMENT. Make sure the work area is well
lit. Make sure there is adequate surrounding workspace. Always keep the work
area free of obstructions, tree limbs, vegetation, and other debris. Do not use the
Chain Saw in areas near flammable chemicals, dusts, and vapors. Do not use the
Chain Saw in a damp or wet location.
2.
DO NOT USE THE CHAIN SAW WITH ADULTS, CHILDREN, AND PETS IN
CLOSE PROXIMITY.
3.
ALWAYS HOLD THE CHAIN SAW FIRMLY WITH BOTH HANDS UNTIL THE
ROTATING CHAIN (57) COMPLETELY STOPS. MAKE SURE TO STAND IN A
STABLE, BALANCED POSITION WHEN USING THE CHAIN SAW. Avoid awk-
ward postures.
4.
DO NOT USE THE CHAIN SAW IF THE CHAIN (57) IS DULL.
5.
BE AWARE OF THE DIRECTION OF THE ROTATION OF THE CHAIN (57). Chain
must move in the direction shown in Figure C, page 7.
6.
ALWAYS BE PREPARED FOR THE POSSIBILITY OF CHAIN SAW KICKBACK.
Kickback is a sharp, quick, upward movement of the Chain Saw when it is running.
This usually occurs when the upper/front quarter of the Guide Bar (52) binds with
the piece of wood being cut. In the event of a significant kickback, the Chain Safety
Brake may be automatically triggered, instantly stopping the rotating Chain (57)
and turning off the Chain Saw. The rotating chain may also be stopped by manually
pushing the Chain Safety Brake forward.
7.
ALWAYS CARRY THE CHAIN SAW BY ITS HANDLE (47) WITH THE CHAIN
(57) POINTING BACKWARDS AND THE CHAIN SAW A SAFE DISTANCE FROM
YOUR BODY. NEVER CARRY THE CHAIN SAW BY ITS ELECTRIC CORD (23).
KEEP HANDS AND FINGERS WELL AWAY FROM THE ON/OFF TRIGGER (25B)
WHILE CARRYING THE CHAIN SAW.
8.
MAKE SURE THE WOOD BEING CUT DOES NOT CONTAIN FOREIGN BOD-
IES SUCH AS NAILS, SPIKES, STONES, ETC. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO CUT ANY
OTHER MATERIALS OTHER THAN WOOD.
9.
DO NOT ABUSE THE ELECTRIC CORD. Do not use the Electric Cord (23) to pull
its Plug from a power outlet or extension cord. Keep the Electric Cord away from
heat, water, oil, sharp edges, and moving parts. Do not route the Electric Cord
where it can be walked on or tripped over.
10.
KEEP ALL SAFETY GUARDS IN PLACE, IN PROPER ADJUSTMENT, AND IN
PROPER ALIGNMENT.
