surprise. Sudden surprise contributes to accidents.
1.11.4
Keep a good grip on the saw with both hands, the right
hand on the rear handle, and the Left hand on the front
handle, when the engine is running. Use a firm grip with
thumbs and fingers encircling the chain saw handles.
1.11.5
A firm grip will help you reduce kick back and maintain
control of the saw.
1.11.6
Make certain that the area in which you are cutting is
free from obstructions. Do not let the nose of the guide
bar contact a log, branch, or any other obstruct ion
which could be hit while you are operating the saw.
1.11.7
Cut at high engine speeds.
1.11.8
Follow the manufacturers sharpening and maintenance
instructions for the saw chain.
1.11.9
Only use replacement bars and chains specified by the
manufacturer or the equivalent.
Make sure the chain and sprocket are correctly adjusted before
operating the pruner.
Never attempt chain adjustment with the engine running!
Always make sure the cutting attachment is properly installed and
firmly tightened before operation.
Never use a cracked or warped guide bar, replace it with a serviceable
one and make sure it fits properly.
If a saw blade should bind fast in a cut shut off the engine
immediately. Push the branch or tree to ease the bind and free the
blade.
Do not operate the pole pruner with the muffler removed.
When cutting a limb that is under tension, be alert for spring back so
that you will not be struck by the moving limb. Always stop the engine
immediately and check for damage if you strike a foreign object or if
the machine be- comes tangled. Do not operate with broken or
damaged equipment.
DO NOT make unauthorized modifications or substitutions to the
guide bar or chain.
Never allow the engine to run at high RPM without a load. Doing so
could damage the engine.
Keep the pruner as clean as possible. Keep it free of loose vegetation,
mud etc.
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