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weather in general.
Fuel Handling
• Be very careful when handling fuels. They are flammable and the
vapors are explosive.
• Use only an approved container.
• Never remove the fuel cap or add fuel while the machine is on.
Turn off the unit and allow the engine and exhaust components
to cool before refueling.
• Do not smoke.
• Never refuel inside a room
• Never store the tool and the fuel tray indoors where there is a
naked flame, such as near a water heater.
• If fuel has spilled, do not attempt to start the machine, but rather
move it away from the spill before starting to use it. Clean any
spills.
• Replace and tighten the fuel tank cap after refueling.
• Follow the instructions in this manual for filling the tool with fuel.
During maintenance and storage
• Stop the tool and wait until it stops. Make sure all moving parts
have come to a standstill.
• Allow the machine to cool before performing inspection,
adjustments, maintenance, servicing and storage.
• Store the tool where fuel vapor will not reach a flame or spark.
• When transporting and storing, always place the tool in its
transport guard and protective device on it.
Causes of rebounds and prevention by the operator
• Bounce may occur when the spout or end of the chain guide
touches an object, or when the wood tightens and pinches the
