Important Safety Information; Before Operating Saw; While Operatir_G Saw; Extension Cords - Remington M15012US El Manual Del Propietario

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
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,_A WARNING: When using an electric
chain saw, basic safety precautions
should always be followed to reduce
the risk of fire, electric shock, and
injury to persons, including the fol-
lowing:
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS°
Make sure you read and understand all
instructions in Important Safety Infor-
mation. Improper use of this chain saw
can cause severe injury or death from
fire, electrical shock, body contact with
moving chain, or falling wood.
BEFORE OPERATING SAW
l Read and understand this owners m:mual
before operating chain sa_.
2 Watch what you are doing Use common
sense Do not operate saw when you are
tired
3 Use chain saw for cutting wood only Do not
use chain saw for purpose not intended Do
not use for cutting plastic, masonry, etc
4 Only welIqnstructed adults shoutd operate
chain saw Never allow children to operate
chain saw
5 Use only electrical voltage noted on model
plate of chain saw
6 Use only extension cords marked for outdoor
use, See Exwn_ion Coat Requiremems
7 Do not operate chain saw
• while under the influence of alcohol, medi-
cation, or drags
* in rain or in damp or wet areas
. where highly flammable liquids or gases are
present
. if saw is damaged, adjusted wrong, or not
fully and securely assembled
• if trigger does not turn saw on anti off' Chain
must stop moving when you release trigger
Have fauIty switch replaced by authorized
service center (sec Technical Service)
• while in a hurry
• while in tree or on a ladder unless trained to
do so
8 Wear snug-fitting clothes when operating
chain saw Do not were" loose clothing or
jewelry They can get caught in moving saw
chain
9 Wear the following saraty gear when operating
chain saw
• heavy-duly gloves (wear rubber gloves
when working outdoors)
, steel-toed safety footwear with non-skid
soles
• eye protection such as safety glasses,
goggles, or Ii_ce screen
" safety hard hat
- ear mufflers or ear plugs
. hair covering to contain long hair
• face or dust mask
(if
working in dusty
areas)
10 Before cutting, always provide the follow-
ing:
. clem" work area
• secure fooling
- planned retreat path from falling tree
11 Inspect _'e before cutting down, M_Lke s ure there
,are no dead limbs or branches lfmt may litll on
you
12 To reduce the risk of electric shock, this saw
has a polarized plug (one blade is wider than
the other) This plug will fit in a polarized
outM only one way, 11 the plug does not lit
fully in the outlet of your extension cord,
reverse the plug If it still does not Iit, a polar-
ized extension cord will be necessa'y Do not
change the plug in any way
WHILE OPERATING SAW
1 Stay alert Use common sense while oper,afing
clmin saw
2 Keep work area clean Cluttered areas invite
injuries
3 Be aware ofextension cord while operating
chain saw Be careful not to lrip over cord
Keep cord away from chain and operator at
all times
4 Keep children, animals, and bystanders away
from chain saw and extension cord Only
chain saw user should be in work area
5 Do not cut down a tree unless you are trained
or have expert help
6 If two or more persons perform bucking and
felling operations at the same time, provide
plenty oIdistance between operations Provide
distance of at least twice the height of tree
being felled
7 Secure wood you are cutting by using clamps
or chocks
8. Grip chain saw firmly with both h:mds Never
operate chain saw with one hand Never use
hand guard ashandle,
9 Keep linger off trigger until ready to make
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