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• Read the instructions carefully. Be familiar with the
controls and proper use of the unit.
• Do not operate this unit when tired, ill or under the
influence of alcohol, drugs or medication.
• Only responsible individuals who are familiar with the
instructions may operate the chain saw (no one under
the age of 16). Provide parental supervision at all times.
• Inspect the unit before use. Replace damaged parts.
Check for fuel leaks. Make sure all fasteners are in
place and secure. Replace parts that are cracked,
chipped or damaged in any way.
• Know the controls and know how to stop the chain
saw quickly.
• Carry the chain saw with the engine stopped, the
guide bar and saw chain to the rear, and the muffler
away from your body.
• When transporting your chain saw, use the
appropriate guide-bar scabbard (sheath).
While Operating
• Keep all parts of your body away from the chain when
the engine is running.
• Never start or run the unit inside a closed room or
building. Breathing exhaust fumes can kill. Operate
this unit only in a well ventilated outdoor area.
• Wear safety glasses or goggles that are marked as
meeting ANSI Z87.1-1989 standards. Also wear
ear/hearing protection when operating this unit. Wear
a face or dust mask if the operation is dusty. Long
sleeve shirts are recommended.
• Wear heavy, long pants, boots or safety footwear and
protective gloves. Do not wear loose clothing, jewelry,
short pants, sandals or go barefoot. Secure hair above
shoulder level.
• Use the unit only in daylight or good artificial light.
SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL:
Indicates danger,
warning or caution. Attention is required in
order to avoid serious personal injury. May
be used in conjunction with other symbols
or pictographs.
The purpose of safety symbols is to attract your attention to possible dangers. The safety symbols, and their
explanations, deserve your careful attention and understanding. The safety warnings do not by themselves eliminate
any danger. The instructions or warnings they give are not substitutes for proper accident prevention measures.
NOTE: Advises you of information or instructions
vital to the operation or maintenance of the
equipment.
SYMBOL
MEANING
Section 1
Safety
Failure to obey a safety warning will result in
serious injury to yourself or to others. Always
follow the safety precautions to reduce the risk of
fire, electric shock, and personal injury.
Failure to obey a safety warning can result in
injury to yourself and others. Always follow the
safety precautions to reduce the risk of fire,
electric shock, and personal injury.
Failure to obey a safety warning may result in property
damage or personal injury to yourself or to others.
Always follow the safety precautions to reduce the
risk of fire, electric shock, and personal injury.
THE ENGINE EXHAUST FROM THIS PRODUCT
CONTAINS CHEMICALS KNOWN TO THE STATE OF
CALIFORNIA TO CAUSE CANCER, BIRTH DEFECTS
OR OTHER REPRODUCTIVE HARM.
California Proposition 65 Warning
Important Safety Information
If correctly used, the chain saw is a quick, easy to
handle and efficient tool; if used improperly or
without the due precautions it could become a
dangerous tool. For pleasant and safe work,always
strictly comply with the safety rules that follow and
throughout this manual.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS
Before Operating
