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obstruction which could be hit while you are
operating the saw.
• Cut at high engine speeds.
• DO NOT overreach or cut above shoulder height.
• Follow the manufacturer’s sharpening and
maintenance instructions for the saw chain.
• Only use replacement bars and chains specifed by
the manufacturer or the exact equivalent.
• PINCHING the saw chain along the BOTTOM of the
cutting (chain) bar may PULL the saw forward away
from the operator.
• PINCHING the saw chain along the TOP of the
cutting (chain) bar may PUSH the chain bar rapidly
back towards the operator.
• Any of these reactions may cause you to lose control
of the saw, which could result in serious personal
injury.
Beware of the following: Rotary recoil. A = Recoil
direction. B = Recoil reaction zone. Impact/jamming
recoil and pulling reactions: When cutting from under
an object (see Pic. D) using the top of the chain, the
object may pinch the chain and cause either a forward
force on the chainsaw or a rearward force on the object
(see Pic. C).
When cutting from the top surface of an object (Pic. E)
using the bottom of the chain, the object may pinch
the chain and cause either a rearward force on the
chainsaw or a forward force on the object.
A
B
A
A
C
D
E
MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE
• Keep all nuts, bolts and screws tight, to be sure the
equipment is in safe working condition.
• Never store the equipment with petrol in the tank
inside a building where fumes can reach an open
flame or spark.
• Allow the engine to cool before storing in any
enclosure.
• To reduce the fire hazard, keep the engine, silencer
and petrol storage area free of hedge trimmings,
leaves, or excessive grease.
• Replace worn or damaged parts for safety.
• If the fuel tank has to be drained, this should be
done outdoors.
NOTE:
Dispose of soiled maintenance material and
operating materials at the appropriate collection point.
Recycle packaging material, metal and plastics. Do not
dispose of with domestic, household waste.
