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GENERAL SAFETY RULES
Your CHAIN SAW has many features that will
make your job faster and easier. Safety, perfor-
mance and reliability have been given top prior-
ity in the design of this tool, qualities to make
easy to maintain and to operate.
WARNING: carefully read the entire manual
before attempting to use this tool. Make sure
to pay special attention to the safety rules and
indications, plus all the warnings and cautions
of this manual.
GENERAL RULES FOR THE USE OF THE CHAIN
SAW
1. Never operate a chain saw when you are fa-
tigued. Ill, or upset, or under the influence of
medication that may make you drowsy, or if you
are under the influence of alcohol or drugs
2. Use safety footwear, snug fitting clothing
and eye, hearing and head protection devices.
3. Always use caution when handling fuel. Wipe
up all spills and then move the chain saw at least
3 m from the fueling point before starting the
engine.
a) Eliminate all sources of sparks or flame (i.e.
smoking, open flames, or work that can cause
sparks) in the areas where fuel is mixed, poured,
or stored.
b) Do not smoke while handling fuel or while
operating the chain saw.
4. Do not allow other persons to be near the
chain saw when starting or cutting. Keep by-
standers and animals out of the work area. Chil-
dren, pets and bystanders should be a minimum
of 10 m away when you start or operate the
chain saw.
5. Never start cutting until you have a clear work
area, secure footing, and planned retreat path
from the falling tree.
6. Always hold the chain saw firmly with both
hands when the engine is running. Use a firm
grip with thumb and fingers encircling the chain
saw handles.
7. Keep all parts of your body away from the
saw chain when the engine is running.
8. Before you start the engine, make sure the
saw chain is not contacting anything.
9. Always carry the chain saw with the engine
stopped, the guide bar and saw chain to the
rear, and the muffler away from your body.
10. Always inspect the chain saw before each
use for worn, loose, or damaged parts, Never
operate a chain saw that is damaged, improper-
ly adjusted, or is not completely and securely as-
sembled. Be sure that the saw chain stops mov-
ing when the throttle control trigger is released.
11. All chain saw service, other than the items
listed in the Owner’s Manual, should be per-
formed by competent chain saw service person-
nel.
12. Always shut off the engine before setting
it down.
13. Use extreme caution when cutting small size
brush and sampling because slender material
may catch the saw chain and be whipped to-
ward you or pull you off balance.
14. When cutting a limb that is under tension,
be alert for springback so that you will not be
stuck when the tension in the wood fibers is re-
leased.
15. Never cut in high wind, bad weather, when
visibility is poor or in very high or low tempera-
tures. Always check the tree for dead branches
which could fall during the falling operation.
16. Keep the handles dry, clean and free of oil
or fuel mixture.
17. Operate the chain saw only in well ventilat-
ed areas. Never start or run the engine inside a
closed room or building. Exhaust fumes contain
dangerous carbon monoxide.
18. Do not operate the chain saw in a free unless
specially trained to do so.
19. Guard against kickback. Kickback is the
upward motion of the guide bar which occurs
when saw chain at the nose of the guide bar
contacts an object. Kickback can lead to danger-
ous loss of control of the chain saw.
20. When transporting your chain saw, make
sure the appropriate guide bar scabbard is in
place.
OPERATING PRECAUTIONS
• The gases emanated from the exhaust contain
carbon monoxide, a toxic gas without odor or
color. Inhalation of carbon monoxide can cause
serious brain damage or death. Never start or
operate the engine in a closed or poorly venti-
lated area.
• To use this product, wear a helmet, protective
glasses or mask, thick work gloves, safety boots
with non-slip soles, ear protection.
• It is recommended that you have: tools and
files, fuel and oil stored properly, items to mark
your work area (ropes, signals, etc.), whistle (for
collaboration or in case of emergency), ax or
saw (to eliminate obstacles).
• Maintain a firm and well-balanced posture. Do
not try to reach objects beyond your reach. In
trying to do so, you may lose balance or expose
