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4.
Keep Children Away
Do not let visitors contact saw. All visitors
should be kept away from work area.
5.
Store Idle Saw
When not in use, saws should be stored in
a dry, and high or locked-up place - out of
the reach of children. When storing saw,
use a scabbard or carrying case.
6.
Do not Force Saw
It will do the job better and safer at the
rate for which it was intended.
7.
Use Right Tool
Cut PVC tubing only. Do not use saw for
purpose not intended - for example - Do
not use saw for cutting wood, metal,
masonry materials.
8.
Dress properly
Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry.
They can get caught in moving parts. Rub-
ber gloves and non-skid footwear are rec-
ommended when working outdoors. Wear
protective hair covering to contain long
hair.
9.
Use Safety Glasses
Also use safety footwear; snug fitting
clothing; protective gloves; and head pro-
tection.
10.
Carrying Saw
Carry the saw with the saw stopped, fin-
ger off the switch, the guide bar and saw
chain to the rear.
11.
Maintain Saw With Care
Keep tools sharp and clean for better and
safer performance. Follow instructions for
lubricating and changing accessories.
Keep handles dry, clean, and free from oil
and grease.
12.
Disconnect Saw
Disconnect battery cartridge from saw
when not in use, before servicing, and
when changing accessories and attach-
ments, such as saw chain and guard.
13.
Stay Alert
Watch what you are doing. Use common
sense. Do not operate saw when you are
tired. Keep all parts of the body away from
the saw chain when the motor is operat-
ing. Before you start the saw, make sure
the saw chain is not contacting anything.
14.
Check Damaged Parts
Before further use of the saw, a guard or
other part that is damaged should be
carefully checked to determine that it will
operate properly and perform its intended
function. Check for alignment of moving
parts, binding of moving parts, breakage
of parts, mounting, and any other condi-
tions that may affect its operation. A
guard or other part that is damaged
should be properly repaired or replaced
by an authorized service center unless
otherwise indicated elsewhere in this
instruction manual. Have defective
switches replaced by authorized service
center. Do not use saw if switch does not
turn it on and off. Do not operate a saw
that is damaged, improperly adjusted, or
is not completely and securely assem-
bled. Be sure that the saw chain stops
moving when the trigger is released.
15.
Guard Against Kickback
WARNING: KICKBACK may occur when
the nose or tip of the guide bar touches an
object, or when the workpiece closes in
and pinches the saw chain in the cut. Tip
contact in some cases may cause a light-
ning fast reverse reaction, kicking the
guide bar up and back towards the opera-
tor. Pinching the saw chain along the top
of the guide bar may push the guide bar
rapidly back towards the operator. Either
of these reactions may cause you to lose
control of the saw which could result in
serious injury to user.
The following precautions should be fol-
lowed to minimize kickback.
(1)
Grip Saw Firmly. Hold the saw firmly
with both hands when the motor is
