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100583
OWNER’S MANUAL
WARNING ICON
G 001
SAFETY
WARNINGS
Read and understand all
Safety
Warnings on pages 3 through 5.
Improper use of this chain saw can
cause severe injury or death from
fire, electrical shock, body contact
with moving chain, or falling wood.
BEFORE OPERATING CHAIN
SAW
1.
Read and understand this owner’s
manual before operating chain saw.
2.
Use chain saw for cutting wood only.
Do not use for cutting any non-wood
items.
3.
Only well-instructed adults should op-
erate chain saw. Never allow children
to operate chain saw. First-time user
should obtain informed, practical in-
struction in addition to reading this
manual. Practice cutting logs on a saw
horse or cradle.
4.
Use only electrical voltage noted on
model plate of chain saw.
5.
Use only extension cords marked for
outdoor use. See page 8 for extension
cord requirements.
6.
Do not operate chain saw
• while under the influence of alcohol,
medication, or drugs
• in rain or in damp or wet areas
• where highly flammable liquids or
gases are present
• if saw is damaged, adjusted wrong,
or not fully assembled
• if trigger does not turn saw on and
off. Chain must stop moving when
you release trigger. Have faulty
switch replaced by authorized service
person.
• while tired or in a hurry
• while in tree or on a ladder unless
trained to do so
7.
Wear snug-fitting clothes when oper-
ating chain saw. Do not wear loose
clothing or jewelry. They can get caught
in moving saw chain.
8.
Wear the following safety gear when
operating chain saw:
• heavy-duty gloves (wear rubber
gloves if working outdoors)
• steel-toed safety footwear with non-
skid soles
• eye protection such as safety glasses,
goggles, or face screen
• safety hard hat
• ear mufflers or ear plugs
• hair covering to contain long hair
• face or dust mask (if working in dusty
areas)
9.
Before cutting, always provide the fol-
lowing:
• clear work area
• secure footing
• planned retreat path from falling tree
10. Inspect tree before cutting down. Make
sure there are no dead limbs or branches
that may fall on you.
KICKBACK
WARNING ICON
G 001
WARNING: Avoid Kickback.
Kickback can cause you to lose
control of chain saw. Kickback
can cause severe injury or death.
Kickback Safety Devices On
This Saw
This saw has a low-kickback chain and
reduced-kickback guide bar. Both items re-
duce the chance of kickback. Kickback can
still occur with this saw. Do not let tip of
guide bar touch anything when chain is
moving.
Never hold the chain saw by the front hand
guard.
Cause Of Kickback
Kickback may occur when nose or tip of
guide bar touches an object while chain is
moving. If chain cutter catches on object, a
sudden reverse action will result. The guide
bar will kick up and back towards operator.
Kickback may also occur when wood
pinches chain at guide bar nose. A sudden
reverse action will also result.
The following steps will reduce the risk of
kickback:
• Use both hands to grip saw while saw is
running. Use firm grip. Thumbs and
fingers must wrap around saw handles.
• Keep all safety items in place on saw.
Make sure they work properly.
• Do not overreach or cut above shoulder
height.
• Keep solid footing and balance.
• 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 anything
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 re-entering 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 and tensioned correctly.
Direction
90°
Quadrant
Do Not Let
Guide Bar Nose
Touch Here
Figure 1 - Kickback Hazard Example. Do
Not Let Nose of Guide Bar Touch Object
While Chain is Moving
Continued