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GENERAL SAFETY RULES
W A R N I N G (PROPOSITION 65)
Some dust created by power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling, and other construction
activities contains chemicals known to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive
harm. Some examples of these chemicals are:
• Lead from lead-based paints
• Crystalline silica from bricks and cement and other masonry products, and
• Arsenic and chromium from chemically treated lumber.
Your risk of exposure to these chemicals varies depending on how often you do this
type of work. To reduce your exposure to these chemicals, work inven a well-ventilated
area, and work with approved safety equipment, such as dust masks that are specially
designed to filter out microscopic particles.
The following precautions should be followed to minimize kickback:
• Always grip the saw firmly with both hands. Place your right hand on the rear
handle and your left hand on the front handle with your thumbs and fingers
encircling the chain saw handles. A firm grip together with a stiff left arm will help
you maintain control of the saw if kickback occurs.
• Make sure that the area in which you are cutting is free from obstructions. Do not
let the nose of the guide bar contact a log, branch, fence, or any other obstruction
that could be hit while you are operating the saw.
• Always cut with the unit running. Fully squeeze the trigger switch and maintain
cutting speed.
• Use only the replacement guide bars and low kickback chains specified by the
manufacturer for the saw.
