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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
wARNING: Kickback may occur
when the nose or tip of the guide
bar touches an object, or when the
wood closes in and pinches the saw
chain in the cut. Tip contact in some
cases may cause a lightning fast re-
verse reaction, kicking the guide bar
up and back towards the operator.
Pinching the saw chain along the
top of the guide bar may push the
guide bar rapidly back towards the
operator. Either of these reactions
may cause you to lose control of the
saw which could result in serious
injury to user.
KICKBACK
wARNING: This product con-
tains chemicals known to the State
of California to cause cancer or
birth defects, or other reproduc-
tive harm.
wARNING: Some dust created
by power sanding, sawing, grind-
ing, drilling, and other construc-
tion activities contains chemicals
known (to the state of California)
to cause cancer, birth defects, or
other reproductive harm. Some
examples of these chemicals are:
• lead from lead-based
paints
• crystalline silica from
bricks and cement and
other masonry products
• arsenic and chromium
from chemically-treated
lumber
Your risk from these exposures
varies, depending on how often
you do this type of work. To reduce
your exposure to these chemicals:
work in a well ventilated area, and
work with approved safety equip-
ment, such as those dust masks
that are specially designed to filter
out microscopic particles.
This saw has a low-kickback chain and re-
duced kickback guide bar. Both items reduce
the chance of kickback. Low-kickback saw
chain is a chain which met the kickback
performance requirements of ANSI B175.1.
Kickback can still occur with this saw.
Follow assembly instructions on page 11. Do
not remove front hand guard. Do not replace
front hand guard with substitute.
The following steps will reduce the risk of
kickback.
• Use both hands to grip saw while saw
is running:
- For chain saw, use both hands to grip
saw while saw is running. Use firm
grip. Thumbs and fingers must wrap
around saw handles.
- For polesaw, use one hand to grip
the handle and the other hand to grip
the pole. Use firm grip. Thumbs and
fingers must wrap around pole and
handle.
• Keep all safety items in place on saw.
Make sure they work properly.
• Chain saw - do not overreach or cut
above shoulder height.
• Polesaw - do not overreach or extend
arms above shoulder height.
• Keep solid footing and balance at all
times.
• Stand slightly to left side of saw. This
keeps your body from being in direct
line with chain.
• Do not let guide bar nose touch any-
thing when chain is moving (see Figure
1).
• Never try cutting through two logs
at same time. Only cut one log at a
time.
• Do not bury guide bar nose or try
plunge cut (boring into wood using
guide bar nose).
• Watch for shifting of wood or other
forces that may pinch chain.
• Use extreme caution when reentering a
previous cut.
• Use low-kickback chain and guide bar
supplied with this chain saw. Only re-
place these parts with chains and guide
bars listed in this manual.
• Never use dull or loose chain. Keep
chain sharp with proper tension.
Kickback Safety Devices On This
Saw
Saw Maintenance and Kickback
Safety
Follow maintenance instructions in this
manual. Proper cleaning of saw and chain and
guide bar maintenance can reduce chances
of kickback. Inspect and maintain saw af-
ter each use. This will increase the service
life of your saw. Note: Even with proper
sharpening, risk of kickback can increase
with each sharpening.
Carrying Saw
Carry saw from one place to another
• with saw stopped
• with finger off trigger
• with guide bar and chain to rear
• Chain saw - by holding front handle
(never use hand guard as handle)
• Polesaw - with telescoping pole re-
turned to shortest position
• Polesaw - by holding the pole at the
balance point (close to saw end)
• Remove battery and use scabbard
when transporting saw.
Figure 1 - Kickback Hazard Example:
Do Not Let Nose of Guide Bar Touch
Object While Chain is Moving
90°
Quadrant
Do Not Let Guide
Bar Touch Here
Direction
MAINTENANCE AND
STORAGE OF SAw
Disconnect Battery
Remove battery from saw
• when not in use
• before moving from one place to
another
• before tensioning saw chain
• before servicing
• before changing accessories or at-
tachments, such as saw chain and
pole.
Check for Damage
Inspect saw before and after each use.
• Check saw closely if guard or other
part has been damaged.
• Check for any damage that may af-
fect operator safety or operation of
saw.
• Check for alignment or binding of
moving parts.
• Check for broken or damaged parts.
Do not use saw if damage affects
safety or operation. Have dam-
age repaired by authorized service
center.
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