Perla Barb PBCS001, Instruction Manual

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4. Safety Precautions
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- When cutting wood sprayed with insecticide, use a NIOSH filter mask for respiratory protection. -Stop the
chainsaw engine immediately should children, animals, bystanders or helpers enter the cutting hazard zone.
- Hold the chainsaw firmly with both hands with the thumb firmly locked over the front handle. The chainsaw
must be held with the right hand on the rear handle and the left hand on the front handle.
- Never cut using one hand.
- While cutting, maintain a firm and balanced footing. Keep your body balanced and never over-reach.
- Keep the muffler and saw chain away from all parts of the body while the engine is running. Keep the bar/chain
below waist level.
- Stand to the side of the saw while cutting, never directly behind it.
- Preplan a safe exit from a falling tree before starting the sawing. -Be alert against a kickback. Never cut with the
nose of the bar.
- Only use cutting attachments as listed in the technical data within these instructions. The use of other
attachments leads to hazards resulting in personal injuries and damage to property.
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FUELING SAFETY
- Mix and pour fuel outdoors in areas free of sparks and flames. Use a container designed for fuel storage.
- Do not smoke or allow smoking near fuel or the chainsaw while in use.
- Wipe up all fuel spills before starting the chainsaw.
- Move 10 feet away from the fuel before starting the chainsaw.
- Stop the engine before removing the fuel tank cap.
- Empty the fuel tank before storing the chainsaw. Store the saw and fuel where fuel vapors cannot reach sparks or
open flames appliances or electrical switches/motors.
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MAINTENANCE SAFETY
- Maintain the chainsaw according to the recommended schedule listed in the manual.
- Disconnect spark plug before performing maintenance except for carburetor adjustments.
- Keep bystanders away from the saw while adjusting carburetor.
- Use only replacement parts authorized for the chainsaw while making repairs or maintaining the saw.
- Inspect the product before each use, after dropping the products or exposing to other impacts to identify
significant defects.
-Secure the product during transport to prevent loss of fuel, damage and injury.
-Clean and maintain the product as described in these instructions before storage. Always use guards on saws
when storing.
-Attach the transportation cover for the saw during transport and storage.
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TRANSPORT AND STORAGE SAFETY
- Always carry the saw with the engine stopped, muffler away from the body and chain facing backwards.
- Allow the engine to cool, empty the fuel tank, cover the chain with the scabbard, and secure the saw before
storing or transporting in a vehicle.
- Empty the fuel tank before storing the saw. We recommend emptying the fuel tank after each use.
- If fuel is left in tank, store in a position so as to prevent leakage.
- Always to use guide-bar cover during transport and storage.
- Clean the saw prior to storage and maintenance. Store the unit with chain covered and out of reach of children.
KEEP THIS MANUAL ON HAND AND CONSULT BEFORE EACH USE.