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SAFETY RULES
WARNING:
Always disconnect spark
plug wire and place wire where it cannot
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 safe-
ty rules, precautions, and operating in-
structions 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-fitting clothing; heavy-duty, non-slip
gloves; eye protection such as non-fog-
ging, vented goggles or face screen; an
approved safety hard hat; and sound bar-
riers (ear plugs or mufflers) to protect your
hearing. Regular users should have hear-
ing checked regularly as chain saw noise
can damage hearing. Secure hair above
shoulder length.
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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 30 feet (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 mentally alert. Chain saw
work is strenuous. If you have any condi-
tion that might be aggravated by strenu-
ous work, check with your doctor before
operating a chain saw.
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Carefully plan your sawing operation in
advance. Do not start cutting until you
have a clear work area, secure footing,
and, if you are felling trees, a planned re-
treat path.
OPERATE YOUR SAW SAFELY
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Do not operate a chain saw with one
hand. Serious injury to the operator, help-
ers, bystanders or any combination of
these persons may result from one-
handed operation. A chain saw is in-
tended 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.
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Do not put pressure on the saw at the end
of the cut. Applying pressure can cause
you to lose control when the cut is com-
pleted.
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Stop the engine before setting the saw
down.
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Be alert for springback when cutting a
limb that is under tension so you will not
be struck by the limb or saw when the ten-
sion in the wood fibers is released.
MAINTAIN YOUR SAW IN GOOD
WORKING ORDER
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Have all chain saw service performed by a
qualified service dealer with the exception
of the items listed in the maintenance sec-
tion of this manual. For example, if im-
proper tools are used to remove or hold
the flywheel when servicing the clutch,
structural damage to the flywheel can oc-
cur and cause the flywheel to burst.
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Make certain the saw chain stops moving
when the throttle trigger is released. For
correction, refer to “Carburetor Adjust-
ments.”
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Never modify your saw in any way. Use
only attachments supplied or specifically
recommended by the manufacturer.
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Keep the handles dry, clean, and free of
oil or fuel mixture.
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With the engine stopped, hand carry the
chain saw with the muffler away from your
body, and the guide bar and chain to the
rear, preferably covered with a scabbard.
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Keep fuel and oil caps, screws, and fas-
teners securely tightened.
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Use only Poulan or Poulan Pro accesso-
ries and replacement parts as recom-
mended.
HANDLE FUEL WITH CAUTION
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Do not smoke while handling fuel or while
operating the saw.
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Eliminate all sources of sparks or flame in
the areas where fuel is mixed or poured.
There should be no smoking, open
flames, or work that could cause sparks.
Allow engine to cool before refueling.
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Mix and pour fuel in an outdoor area on
bare ground; store fuel in a cool, dry, well
