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695XL OPERATOR MANUAL
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PRECUT CHECKLIST
Operation
Sudden contact of the guidebar nose with a foreign object may generate
kickback.
Remove and/or avoid any obstructions (plumbing, water supply hoses, electrical
conduit, air ducts, etc.) that may interfere with the cut.
Always operate the saw with solid footing and both hands on the saw.
Keep your left hand on the front handle and your right hand on the rear handle.
Wrap your thumbs around the handles to assure you maintain a secure grip on
both handles.
To avoid electrocution, check for live electrical wires.
Wires may be hidden within or behind walls and/or laying around the workspace.
Assure that any ancillary electrical equipment (fans, pumps, vacuums, etc.) are
properly grounded and certified for use in the intended environment.
Always wear protective clothing.
At a minimum always wear eye protection and/or face shield, hearing protection,
long sleeve shirt, long pants, closed toe shoes with non-slip soles, and gloves. In
many work situations, a hard hat, steel toed shoes and a respirator may also be
required. Avoid loose fitting clothing.
Never operate the saw during severe inclement weather.
Freezing conditions, lightening and sudden downpours can create hazardous job
site conditions.
WARNING
Cutting with the saw may generate sparks, especially when cutting through
metal (such as rebar), and may start a fire in combustible materials such as dry
grass, wood and fuel.
Be sure to use adequate water pressure and have fire fighting equipment readily
available.
