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OTHER SAFETY WARNINGS

• Follow all maintenance instructions in this manual.
• All service, other than the maintenance procedures described in

this manual, should be performed by an authorized service dealer.

• Do not use the unit if it is not working correctly, has been

dropped, damaged, left outdoors or dropped into water. Have

the unit serviced by an authorized service dealer.

• Before inspecting, servicing, cleaning, storing, transporting or

replacing any parts on the unit:

1. Stop the unit.
2. Make sure all moving parts have stopped.
3. Allow the unit to cool.
4. Disconnect the spark plug wire.

• Secure the unit while transporting.
• Always use the scabbard on the guide bar and saw chain during

transportation and storage.

• Always store the unit and fuel in a cool, dry and well-ventilated

space. Do not store fuel, or a unit with fuel in the tank, indoors

where fumes may reach open flames (pilot lights, etc.) or sparks

(switches, electrical motors, etc.).

• Store the unit in a dry place, secured or at a height to prevent

unauthorized use or damage. Keep the unit out of the reach of

children.

• Never douse or squirt the unit with water or any other liquid. Keep

handles dry, clean and free from debris, oil, fuel and grease. Clean

the unit after each use. Refer to Cleaning and Storage. Do not use

solvents or strong detergents.

• Keep these instructions. Refer to them often and use them to

instruct other users. If you loan this unit to others, also loan

them these instructions.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

Kickback Safety Precautions
Take the following steps to reduce the chance of accident or injury:
• Do not rely exclusively upon the safety devices built into the unit.
• Do not cut above shoulder height.
• Do not overreach. Always keep proper footing and balance. Take

extra care when working on steep slopes or inclines.

• Do not make cuts with the tip of the guide bar.
• Make sure the area of operation is free from obstructions. Do not

let the tip of the guide bar contact any object, such as a log,

branch, the ground or other obstruction.

• Always inspect the wood before cutting. Foreign objects could

damage the unit or cause serious personal injury. Never cut

through nails, metal rods, railroad ties or pallets.

• Do not operate the unit with one hand! Serious injury to the

operator, helpers or bystanders may result from one-handed

operation. This unit is intended for two-handed use. Always grip

the unit firmly with both hands when the unit is running. Hold the

front handle with the left hand and the rear handle with the right

hand. Firmly encircle the handles with the thumbs and fingers.

Do not let go. A firm grip will help maintain control of the unit

and reduce the chance of kickback.

• Stand slightly to the left of the unit to avoid being in the direct

line of the saw chain.

• Never start the saw when the guide bar is inside an existing cut.

Be extremely careful when re-entering a cut.

• Always begin a cut with the unit running at full speed. Fully

squeeze the throttle control and maintain a steady cutting

speed. Slower speeds increase the chance of kickback.

• Keep the saw housing pressed firmly against the wood.
• Do not cut more than one log or branch at a time.
• Do not twist the unit when removing the guide bar from a cut.
• Watch out for shifting objects (logs, branches, etc.) that might

pinch or fall onto the saw chain during operation.

• Only use wedges made of wood or plastic. Do not use metal to

hold a cut open.

• Follow the manufacturer’s sharpening and maintenance

instructions for the saw chain.

• Only use replacement bars and chains specified by the

manufacturer or the equivalent. These are available from

authorized service dealers. Use of any unauthorized parts or

accessories could lead to serious injury to the operator or

damage to the unit and will void the warranty.

• Use devices that reduce the risks associated with kickback,

such as low-kickback chains, guide bar nose guards, chain