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chainsaw handles. a firm grip together with a stiff
left arm will help you maintain control of the saw if
kickback occurs.
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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.
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always cut with the engine running at full speed. Fully
squeeze the throttle trigger and maintain a steady
cutting speed.
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Do not overreach or cut above chest height.
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Follow the manufacturer’s sharpening and
maintenance instructions for the saw chain.
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Only use replacement bars and chains specified by
the manufacturer or the equivalent.
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Do not operate a chainsaw with one hand.
serious
injury to the operator, helpers, bystanders, may result
from one-handed operation. a chainsaw is intended
for two-handed use.
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Do not operate a chainsaw when you are fatigued.
Fatigue causes carelessness. Do not operate the
chainsaw if you are tired, sleepy or when under the
influence of medication, drugs, or alcohol.
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Use safety footwear.
Do not wear loose clothing.
Wear protective gloves and clothing, eye, hearing,
and head protection devices.
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Heavy protective clothing may increase operator
fatigue, which could lead to heat stroke.
During
hot and humid weather, heavy work should be
scheduled for early morning or late afternoon hours
when temperatures are cooler.
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Do not stand on any unstable surface
while using
the chainsaw, that includes ladders, scaffolds, trees,
etc.
always
keep a sound and firm footing.
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Use caution when handling fuel.
move the
chainsaw at least 10 metres from the fuelling point
before starting the engine.
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Do not allow other persons to be near the
chainsaw when starting or cutting with the
chainsaw.
Keep bystanders and animals out of the
work area.
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Do not start cutting until you have a clear work
area,
secure footing, and a planned retreat path from
the falling tree.
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keep all parts of your body away from the saw
chain
when the engine is running.
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Always carry the chainsaw with the engine
stopped and the brake engaged,
the guide bar
and saw chain to the rear, and the muffler away from
your body. When transporting the chainsaw, use the
appropriate guide bar scabbard.
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Shut off the engine before setting the chainsaw
down.
Do not leave the engine running unattended.
as an additional safety precaution, apply the chain
brake prior to setting down the saw.
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Use extreme caution when cutting small-size
brush and saplings
because slender material may
catch the saw chain and be whipped toward you or
pull you off balance.
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When cutting a limb that is under tension,
be alert
for spring back so that you will not be struck when the
tension in the wood fibres is released.
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keep the handles dry,
clean, and free of lubricant or
fuel mixture.
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Beware of carbon monoxide poisoning.
Operate
the chainsaw only in well-ventilated areas.
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Do not climb a tree to use the chainsaw,
unless
you have been specifically trained to do so.
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Do not operate the chainsaw from a ladder;
this is
extremely dangerous.
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All chainsaw service,
other than the items listed in
the instruction manual and all maintenance should be
performed by competent chainsaw service personnel.
(For example, if improper tools are used to remove
the flywheel or if an improper tool is used to hold
the flywheel in order to remove the clutch, structural
damage to the flywheel could occur and subsequently
could cause the flywheel to burst.)
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Always have a fire extinguisher available
when
using a chainsaw.
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Use only the replacement guide bars and low
kickback chains
specified for the saw.
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Do not adapt the powerhead to a bow guide
or use
it to power any attachments or devices not listed for
the saw.
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the petrol powered saw is intended for infrequent
use by homeowners, cottagers, and campers, and for
such general applications as clearing, pruning, cutting
firewood, etc. It is not intended for prolonged use.
prolonged periods of operation can cause circulatory
(white finger) problems in the user’s hands due to
vibration. For such use, it may be appropriate to use
a saw having an anti-vibration feature.
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Save these instructions.
refer to them frequently
and use them to instruct other users. If you loan
someone this tool, loan them these instructions also.
SPECIFIC SAFETy RULES
WARNING
the warnings, labels, and instructions found in
this section of the operator’s manual are for your
safety. Failure to follow all instructions may result
in serious personal injury.
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Do not cut vines
and/or small underbrush
at a
diameter of less than 75mm (3 in.).
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Muffler surfaces are very hot during and
