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CHAIN SAW SAFETY WARNINGS

Causes and operator prevention of kickback:

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 sudden reverse
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 personal injury. Do not
rely exclusively upon the safety devices built into your saw.
As a chain saw user, you should take several steps to keep
your cutting jobs free from accident or injury.

Kickback is the result of tool misuse and/or incorrect
operating procedures or conditions and can be avoided by
taking proper precautions as given below:

It is possible to tie the extension cord and power cord in a knot
to prevent them from becoming disconnected
during use. Make the knot as shown, then con-
nect the plug end of the power cord into the re-
ceptacle end of the extension cord. This method
can also be used to tie two extension cords to-
gether.

WARNING: CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65

This product

contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause

cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm.

WARNING:

Some dust and debris created by this product

could contain chemicals known to the State of California to

cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. Some

examples of these chemicals are:

chemicals in fertilizers

compounds in insecticides, herbicides and pesticides

arsenic and chromium from chemically treated lumber

Your risk from exposure to these chemicals varies, depending

on how often you do this type of work. To reduce your

exposure, work in a well ventilated area and with approved

safety equipment, such as dust masks that are specially

designed to filter out microscopic particles.

WARNING:

Cancer and Reproductive Harm

www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.

DOUBLE INSULATION

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Double Insulation is a concept in

safety in electric power tools, which eliminates the need for

the usual three

wire grounded power cord. All exposed

metal parts are isolated from the internal metal motor

components with protecting insulation. Double insulated

tools do not need to be grounded.

NOTE: The double insulated system is intended to protect

the user from shock resulting from a break in the tool

’

internal insulation. Observe all normal safety precautions to

avoid electrical shock.

POLARIZED PLUGS

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To reduce the risk of electric shock,

this equipment has a polarized plug (one blade is wider than

the other). This equipment must be used with a suitable

polarized 2 wire or 3 wire extension cord. Polarized

connections will fit together only one way. Make sure that

the receptacle end of the extension cord has large and small

blade slot widths. If the plug does not fit fully into the

extension cord, reverse the plug. If it still does not fit, obtain

a suitable extension cord. If the extension cord does not fit

fully into the outlet, contact a qualified electrician to install

the proper outlet. Do not change the tool plug or extension

cord in any way.

WARNING:

Use outdoor extension cords marked SW

SOW

A, STW

A, STOW

A, SJW

A, SJTW

A, or SJTOWA.

These cords are rated for outdoor use and reduce the risk of
electric shock.

EXTENSION CORD

. Make sure your extension cord is in

good condition. When using an extension cord be sure it is

heavy enough to carry the current your product will draw. An

undersized extension cord will cause a drop in line voltage

resulting in loss of power and overheating. The following

table shows the correct size to use depending on cord

length and nameplate ampere rating. If in doubt, use the

next heavier gage. The smaller the gage number, the

heavier the cord.

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Maintain a firm grip, with thumbs and fingers
encircling the chain saw handles, with both hands on
the saw and position your body and arm to allow you
to resist kickback forces.

Kickback forces can be

controlled by the operator, if proper precautions are taken.
Do not let go of the chain saw.

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Do not overreach and do not cut above shoulder
height.

This helps prevent unintended tip contact and ena-

bles better control of the chain saw in unexpected situa-
tions.

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Only use replacement bars and chains specified by
the manufacturer.

Incorrect replacement bars and chains

may cause chain breakage and/or kickback.

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Follow the manufacturer