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CHAIN SAW SAFETY WARNINGS
Keep all parts of the body away from the
saw chain when the chain saw is operating.
Before you start the chain saw, make sure
the saw chain is not contacting anything.
A
moment of inattention while operating chain
saws may cause entanglement of your clothing
or body with the saw chain.
Always hold the chain saw with your right
hand on the rear handle and your left hand on
the front handle.
Holding the chain saw with a
reversed hand configuration increases the risk
of personal injury and should never be done.
Hold the power tool by insulated gripping
surfaces only, because the saw chain may
contact hidden wiring.
Saw chains contacting
a “live” wire may make exposed metal parts of
the power tool “live” and could give the operator
an electric shock.
Wear safety glasses and hearing protection.
Further protective equipment for head, hands,
legs and feet is recommended.
Adequate
protective clothing will reduce personal injury
by flying debris or accidental contact with the
saw chain.
Do not operate a chain saw in a tree.
Opera-
tion of a chain saw while up in a tree may result
in personal injury.
Always keep proper footing and operate
the chain saw only when standing on fixed,
secure and level surface.
Slippery or unstable
surfaces such as ladders may cause a loss of
balance or control of the chain saw.
When cutting a limb that is under tension be
alert for spring back.
When the tension in the
wood fibres is released the spring loaded limb
may strike the operator and/or throw the chain
saw out of control.
Use extreme caution when cutting brush and
saplings.
The slender material may catch the
saw chain and be whipped toward you or pull
you off balance.
Carry the chain saw by the front handle with
the chain saw switched off and away from
your body. When transporting or storing the
chain saw always fit the guide bar cover.
Proper handling of the chain saw will reduce the
likelihood of accidental contact with the moving
saw chain.
Follow instructions for lubricating, chain
tensioning and changing accessories.
Improperly tensioned or lubricated chain may
either break or increase the chance for kickback.
Keep handles dry, clean, and free from oil
and grease.
Greasy, oily handles are slippery
causing loss of control.
Cut wood only. Do not use chain saw for
purposes not intended. For example: do not
use chain saw for cutting plastic, masonry
or non-wood building materials.
Use of the
chain saw for operations different than intended
could result in a hazardous situation.
Do not attempt to fell a tree until you have an
understanding of the risks and how to avoid
them.
Serious injury could occur to the operator
or bystanders while felling a tree.
GENERAL POWER TOOL SAFETY WARNINGS
SERVICE
Have your power tool serviced by a qualified
repair person using only identical replacement
parts.
This will ensure that the safety of the
power tool is maintained.
When servicing a power tool, use only identical
replacement parts. Follow instructions in
the Maintenance section of this manual.
Use of unauthorized parts or failure to follow
Maintenance instructions may create a risk of
shock or injury.
Never service damaged battery packs.
Service of battery packs should only be
performed by the manufacturer or authorized
service providers.
