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IDENTIFICATION OF SYMBOLS
Move ON/STOP switch to
the ON position.
Pull the starter rope
sharply 5 times with your
right hand.
Pull the starter rope sharply
with your right hand until
the engine starts.
Pull choke/fast idle lever
out to the full extent (to
the FULL CHOKE posi-
tion).
Push the choke/fast idle
lever in to the HALF
CHOKE position.
Starting Reminder
SAFETY RULES
WARNING
:
Always
disconnect
spark plug wire and place wire where it can-
not contact spark plug to prevent accidental
starting when setting up, transporting, ad-
justing or making repairs except carburetor
adjustments.
Because a chain saw is a high-speed wood-
cutting tool, special safety precautions must
be observed to reduce the risk of accidents.
Careless or improper use of this tool can
cause serious injury.
PLAN AHEAD
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Read this manual carefully until you com-
pletely understand and can follow all safety
rules, precautions, and operating instruc-
tions before attempting to use the unit.
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Restrict the use of your saw to adult users
who understand and can follow safety
rules, precautions, and operating instruc-
tions found in this manual.
Snug
Fitting
Clothing
Safety
Shoes
Safety Chaps
Heavy Duty
Gloves
Eye
Protection
Hearing
Protection
Safety Hat
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Wear protective gear. Always use steel-toed
safety footwear with non-slip soles; snug-fit-
ting clothing; heavy-duty, non-slip gloves;
eye protection such as non-fogging, vented
goggles or face screen; an approved safety
hard hat; and sound barriers (ear plugs or
mufflers) to protect your hearing. Secure hair
above shoulder length.
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Always use approved hearing protection.
Regular users should have hearing
checked regularly as chain saw noise can
damage hearing. Long--term exposure to
noise can result in permanent hearing im-
pairment.
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Keep all parts of your body away from the
chain when the engine is running.
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Keep children, bystanders, and animals a
minimum of 10 Meters away from the work
area. Do not allow other people or animals
to be near the chain saw when starting or
operating the chain saw.
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Do not handle or operate a chain saw when
you are fatigued, ill, or upset, or if you have
taken alcohol, drugs, or medication. You
must be in good physical condition and men-
tally alert. Chain saw work is strenuous. If
you have any condition that might be aggra-
vated by strenuous work, check with your
doctor before operating a chain saw.
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Carefully plan your sawing operation in ad-
vance. Do not start cutting until you have a
clear work area, secure footing, and, if you
are felling trees, a planned retreat path.
OPERATE YOUR SAW SAFELY
WARNING
:
Long term inhalation of
the engine’s exhaust fumes, chain oil mist and
dust from sawdust can result in serious per-
sonal injury.
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Do not operate a chain saw with one hand.
Serious injury to the operator, helpers, by-
standers or any combination of these per-
sons may result from one-handed operation.
A chain saw is intended for two-handed use.
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Operate the chain saw only in a well-venti-
lated outdoor area.
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Do not operate saw from a ladder or in a tree,
unless you are specifically trained to do so.
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Make sure the chain will not make contact
with any object while starting the engine.
Never try to start the saw when the guide
bar is in a cut.
