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3. Do not extend arms above shoulder
height.
4. Do not make cuts with the tip of the
guide bar.
5. 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.
6. 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.
7. 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. Do not let go.
A firm grip will help maintain control of
the unit and reduce the chance of
kickback.
8. Hold the pole shaft with the left hand
and the rear handle with the right hand.
Firmly encircle the pole shaft and rear
handle with the thumbs and fingers.
9. Stand slightly to the left of the unit to
avoid being in the direct line of the saw
chain.
10.Never start the saw when the guide
bar is inside an existing cut. Be
extremely careful when re-entering a
cut.
11.Always begin a cut with the unit
running at full speed. Squeeze the
trigger switch and maintain a steady
cutting speed. Slower speeds increase
the chance of kickback.
12. Keep the saw housing pressed firmly
against the wood.
13.Do not cut more than one log or
branch at a time.
14.Do not twist the unit when removing
the guide bar from a cut.
15.Watch out for shifting objects (logs,
branches, etc.) that might pinch or fall
onto the saw chain during operation.
16.Only use wedges made of wood or
plastic. Do not use metal to hold a cut
open.
17.Follow the manufacturer’s
sharpening and maintenance
instructions for the saw chain.
18.Only use replacement bars and
chains specified by the manufacturer
or the equivalent. These are available
from authorized service centers. 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.
19.Use devices that reduce the risks
associated with kickback, such as
low-kickback chains, guide bar nose
guards, chain brakes and low-kickback
guide bars. There are no other
replacement components for achieving
kickback protection in accordance with
CSA Z62.3.
20.A low-kickback saw chain is a chain
that has met the kickback performance
requirements of ANSI/OPEI
B175.1-2012 when tested according to
the provisions specified in ANSI/OPEI
B175.1 -2012. A low-kickback saw chain
is a chain that is also in accordance
with CSA Z62.3. Do not use a
replacement saw chain unless it has
met these requirements for this
specific model or has been designated
