Greenlee / A Textron Company
4455 Boeing Dr. • Rockford, IL 61109-2988 USA • 815-397-7070
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HPS513 • HCS816 • HCS820 Chain Saws
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
SAFETY
ALERT
SYMBOL
This symbol is used to call your attention to hazards
or unsafe practices which could result in an injury or
property damage. The signal word, defined below,
indicates the severity of the hazard. The message
after the signal word provides information for pre-
venting or avoiding the hazard.
Immediate hazards which, if not avoided, WILL result
in severe injury or death.
Hazards which, if not avoided, COULD result in
severe injury or death.
Hazards or unsafe practices which, if not avoided,
MAY result in injury or property damage.
Read and understand all of the
instructions and safety information
in this manual before operating or
servicing this tool.
Failure to observe this warning could
result in severe injury or death.
Electric shock hazard:
This tool is not insulated. When
using this unit near energized
electrical lines, use only certified
non-conductive hoses and proper
personal protective equipment.
Failure to observe this warning could
result in severe injury or death.
Skin injection hazard:
Oil under pressure easily punctures
skin causing serious injury, gan-
grene or death. If you are injured by
escaping oil, seek medical attention
immediately.
• Do not use fingers or hands to
check for leaks.
• Do not hold hose or couplers while
the hydraulic system is pressurized.
• Depressurize the hydraulic system
before servicing.
Before operating the saw, read and
understand the following explana-
tions in this manual:
• Pull-In
Pull-in can occur when the blade
at the bottom of the bar contacts
a foreign object, such as a nail,
or when the blade is pinched in
the cut.
The saw will be suddenly and
forcefully pulled away from the
operator.
• Push-back
Push-back can occur when the
blade at the top of the bar con-
tacts a foreign object, such as a
nail, or when the blade is pinched
in the cut.
The saw will be suddenly and
forcefully pushed back toward the
operator.
• Kickback
Kickback can occur when the
chain at the guide bar tip contacts
anything. The bar of the saw will
travel upward and back, toward
the operator.
Failure to observe this warning could
result in severe injury or death.
