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Gener
al Saf
ety Rules
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WARNING: Some dust created by power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling,
and other construction activities contain chemicals known to cause cancer,
birth defects or other reproductive harm. Some examples of these chemicals
are:
1. Lead from lead-based paints.
2. Crystalline silica from bricks and cement and other masonry products, and
3. 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 equipment, such as those dust masks that
are specially designed to filter out microscopic particles.
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Always hold the chainsaw with your right hand on the rear handle and your left hand on
the front handle.
Holding the chainsaw with a reversed hand configuration increases the risk of
personal injury and should never be done.
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Hold the chainsaw by insulated gripping surfaces only, because the saw chain may
contact hidden wiring or its own cord.
Saw chains contacting a ²live² wire may make exposed
metal parts of the chainsaw ²live² and could give the operator an electric shock.
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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.
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Do not operate a chainsaw in a tree.
Operation of a chainsaw while up in a tree may result in
personal injury.
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Always keep proper footing and operate the chainsaw 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 chainsaw.
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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 chainsaw
out of control.
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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.
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Carry the chainsaw by the front handle with the chainsaw switched off and away from
your body. When transporting or storing the chainsaw always fit the guide bar cover.
Proper handling of the chainsaw will reduce the likelihood of accidental contact with the moving
saw chain.
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Always use two hands when operating the chainsaw.
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Contact of the guide-bar tip with any object should be avoided.
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Tip contact may cause the guide bar to move suddenly upward and backward, which
may cause serious injury.
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Follow instructions for lubricating, chain tensioning and changing accessories.
Improperly tensioned or lubricated chain may either break or increase the chance for kickback.
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Keep handles dry, clean, and free from oil and grease.
Greasy, oily handles are slippery
causing loss of control.
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Cut wood only. Do not use chainsaw for purposes not intended. For example: do not
use chainsaw for cutting plastic, masonry or non-wood building materials.
Use of the
chainsaw for operations different than intended could result in a hazardous situation.
