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Important Safety Information
Chainsaw Model CS1400-091
• Follow instructions for lubricating, chain
tensioning, and changing accessories.
Improperly tensioned or lubricated chain
may either break or increase the chance of
kickback
• Keep handles dry, clean, and free of oil
and grease.
Greasy, oily handles are slippery
causing loss of control
• Cut wood only. Do not use the 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
• It is recommended that the first time user
should have practical instruction in the
use of the chainsaw and the recommended
protective equipment from an experienced
operator.
The initial practice should be
cutting logs on a saw-horse or cradle
• Other than the wear parts identified in
this manual, the chainsaw has no user
serviceable parts.
• The work piece, bar, and chain can be hot
after cutting. Wear gloves to avoid burns.
• Prolonged use of power tools has been
reported to cause vascular, muscular,
and/or neurological disorders (such
as vibration white finger or Raynaud’s
syndrome), particularly when operating
the tool in cold weather. If you experience
numbness or loss of feeling in your
extremities, stop using the tool until
symptoms fade.
To reduce the incidence
of vibration induced trauma, follow these
instructions:
–
Wear gloves and keep hands and body
warm
–
Maintain a firm grip on the chainsaw,
but do not use prolonged, excessive
pressure Let the chainsaw do the work
–
Assure that the cutting system is
maintained properly
–
Take frequent breaks
The vibration in normal use can differ from the
stated values in this manual, depending on the
material being cut, maintenance of the cutting
system and other factors
• Keep the cord behind you, and know the
position of the cord at all times.
Keeping
the cord behind you and knowing the position
of the cord will help minimize tripping hazards
and prevent severing of the cord with the
chainsaw
• If the cord is cut or damaged, immediately
stop using the chainsaw and disconnect
the cord from the mains.
A damaged or cut
cord increases the risk of electrical shock
• When used in a wet environment use a
GFCI with a tripping current of less than
30mA.
Use of a GFCI reduces the risk of
electric shock
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
on the safety devices built into your saw As a
chainsaw user, you should take several steps
to keep your cutting jobs free from accident and
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:
• Maintain a firm grip with thumbs and fingers
encircling the chainsaw 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 chainsaw
