SAFETY
WARNING! Always disconnect spark plug wire and place wire where it cannot contact spark plug to prevent
accidental starting when setting up, transporting, adjusting or making repairs except carburetor adjustments.
STANDARDS
This saw has been designed in accordance with:
ANSI B175.1-2012
American National Standards for
Gasoline-Powered Chain Saws - Safety Requirements
CSA Z62.1-11
Chain Saws
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Occupational Health and Safety
CSA Z62.3-11
Chain Saw Kickback Occupational Health and
Safety
INTRODUCTION
A chainsaw is a high
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speed wood
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cutting tool. Special safety
precautions must be observed to reduce the risk of accidents.
Failure to follow all safety rules and precautions can result in
serious injury.
If situations occur which are not covered in this manual, use
care and good judgment. If you need assistance, contact your
authorized service dealer or call consumer support.
PLANNING AHEAD
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Read this manual carefully until you completely understand
and can follow all safety rules, precautions, and operating
instructions 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
instructions found in this manual.
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Wear protective gear. Always use steel
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toed safety footwear with non
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slip soles;
snug
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fitting clothing; safety chaps; heavy
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duty, non
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slip gloves; eye protection such
as non
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fogging, vented goggles or face
screen; an approved safety hard hat; and
sound barriers (ear plugs or mufflers) to
protect your hearing. Regular users should
have hearing checked regularly as
chainsaw 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 chainsaw when
starting or operating the chainsaw.
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Do not handle or operate a chainsaw 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. Chainsaw work is strenuous. If you have any
condition that might be aggravated by strenuous work,
check with your doctor before operating a chainsaw.
·
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 retreat path.
OPERATING YOUR SAW
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Do not operate a chainsaw with one hand. Serious injury to
the operator, helpers, bystanders or any combination of
these persons may result from one
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handed operation. A
chainsaw is intended for two
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handed use.
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Operate the chainsaw only in a well
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ventilated outdoor
area.
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Do not operate saw from a ladder or in a tree.
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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 completed.
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Stop the engine before setting the saw down.
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Do not operate a chainsaw that is damaged, improperly
adjusted, or not completely and securely assembled.
Always replace bar, chain, hand guard, or chain brake
immediately if it becomes damaged, broken or is otherwise
removed.
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Exposure to vibrations through prolonged use of gasoline
powered hand tools could cause blood vessel or nerve
damage in the fingers, hands, and joints of people prone to
circulation disorders or abnormal swellings. Prolonged use
in cold weather has been linked to blood vessel damage in
otherwise healthy people. If
symptoms occur such as
numbness, pain, loss of strength,
change in skin color or texture, or
loss of feeling in the fingers, hands,
or joints, discontinue the use of this
tool and seek medical attention. An
anti-vibration system does not
guarantee the avoidance of these
problems. Users who operate
power tools on a continual and
regular basis must monitor closely
their physical condition and the
condition of this tool.
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With the engine stopped, hand-carry the chainsaw with the
muffler away from your body, and the guide bar and chain
to the rear, preferably covered with a scabbard.
MAINTAINING YOUR SAW
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Have all chainsaw service performed by a qualified service
dealer with the exception of the items listed in the
maintenance section of this manual. For example, if
improper tools are used to remove or hold the flywheel
when servicing the clutch, structural damage to the
flywheel can occur 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
Adjustment.
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Never modify your saw in any way.
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Keep the handles dry, clean, and free of oil or fuel mixture.
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Keep fuel and oil caps, screws, and fasteners securely
tightened.
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Use only genuine accessories and replacement parts as
recommended.
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Your saw is equipped with a temperature limiting muffler
and spark arresting screen which meets the requirements
of California Codes 4442 and 4443. All U.S. forest land and
the states of California, Idaho, Maine, Minnesota, New
Jersey, Oregon, and Washington require by law that many
internal combustion engines to be equipped with a spark
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