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890F4 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 power cutter with solid footing and both hands on the
power cutter.
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. Follow all local
regulations regarding PPE.
WARNING
Cutting with the power cutter may generate sparks, especially when cut-
ting 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.
Be sure that no part of the cutting system is contacting a solid object when
starting the power cutter.
The power cutter may react unexpectedly if the chain contacts a solid object.
WARNING
