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SAFETY INFORMATION
the chain saw handles. Serious injury to the operator, helpers, bystanders, or any combination
of these persons may result from one-handed operation. A chain saw is intended for two-
handed use.
Avoid body contact with grounded surfaces such as metal pipes and wire fences. There is an
increased risk of electric shock if your body is grounded.
Do not operate a chain saw that is damaged, improperly adjusted, or not completely and
securely assembled. Chain should slow to a stop when the switch trigger is released. If the
chain continues to turn after the switch trigger has been released, have the unit serviced by
your nearest GREENWORKS service dealer.
Check for damaged parts. Check for alignment of moving parts, binding of moving parts,
breakage of parts, mounting, and any other conditions that may affect its operation. A guard
or other part that is damaged should be properly repaired or replaced by an authorized
service dealer unless otherwise indicated elsewhere in this manual.
All chain saw service, other than the items listed in the operation and maintenance sections,
should be performed by your nearest GREENWORKS service dealer.
Always maintain a proper stance.
Do not use chain saw if switch does not turn it on and off. Have defective switch replaced by
authorized service centre.
Remove the battery when not in use, before servicing, and when making adjustments and
changing attachments, such as saw chain and bar.
Do not cut vines and/or small underbrush.
Do not operate a chain saw in a tree, on a ladder, or scaffold; this is extremely dangerous.
NOTE: The size of the work area depends on the job being performed as well as the size tree or work piece
involved. For example, felling a tree requires a larger work area than making bucking cuts.
Use extreme caution when cutting small size brush and saplings, because small material may
catch the saw chain and be whipped toward you or pull you off balance.
When cutting a limb that is under tension, be alert for spring back so that you will not be struck
Do not force the chain saw. The job can be performed better and safer at the rate for which it
was intended.
Always use the right product for your application. The chain saw should be used for cutting
wood only. Never use the chain saw to cut plastic, masonry or non-wood building materials.
Do not use the chain saw for purposes not intended.
Store chain saw when not in use. Chain saw should be stored in a dry and high or locked area
out of the reach of children.
Save these instructions. Refer to them frequently and use them to instruct others who may
use this tool. If you loan someone this tool, loan them these instructions also.
