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WARNING!
This
chain
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U
saw can be dangerous!
Care-
less or improper use can cause
serious or even fatal injury.
Read
and understand
the
instruction
manua(
before
using the chain saw.
Always wear appropriate
ear protection,
eye protection
and head protection.
Always
use two hands when operating the chain saw.
WARNING!
Contacting the guidebartipwithany object
should
be avoided;
tip contact
may cause the guide
bar to
move suddenly upward and backward,
which may cause se-
rious injury.
Measured
maximum
kickback
va)ue without chain brake for the bar
and chain combination
on the (abel
_k WARNING:
Always
disconnect
spark plug wire and place wire where
it can-
not contact spark
plug to prevent accidental
starting
when
setting
up, transporting,
ad-
justing
or making
repairs
except carburetor
adjustments.
Because
a chain saw is a high-speed
wood-
cutting tool, special safety precautions
must
be observed
to reduce the risk of accidents.
Careless
or improper
use of this tool can
cause serious
injury.
PLAN
AHEAD
• Read this manual
carefully until you com-
p(etely understand and can follow all safety
rules,
precautions,
and operating
instruc-
tions before attempting to use the unit.
• Restrict the use of your saw to adult users
who
understand
and
can follow
safety
rules, precautions,
and operating
h_struc-
t)ons found in this manual.
• Wear protective
gear.
Always
use steeF
toed safety footwear
with non-slip
soles;
snug-fitting
clothing;
heavy-duty,
non-slip
gloves;
eye protection
such
as non-fog-
ging, vented
goggles
or face screen;
an
approved
safety hard hat; and sound barri-
ers (ear plugs or mufflers)
to protect your
hearing.
Regular users should have hear-
ing checked
regularly
as chain saw noise
can damage
hearing.
Secure
hair above
shoulder
length.
Hearing
Safety Hat
Protection
_
Eye
"_'_,
i m,e _""
Protection
Snug
Fittinc
Heavy Duty
Clothing
Gloves
Safety
Safety Chaps
Shoes
Keep all parts of your body away from the
chain when the engine is running.
Keep children,
bystanders,
and animals a
minimum of 30 feet (10 meters) away from
the work area.
Do not allow other people
or anima)s to be near the chain saw when
starting
or operating
the chain saw.
Do not hand)e or operate a chain saw when
you are fatigued, ill, or upset, or if you have
taken alcohol,
drugs, or medication.
You
must be in good physical condition and men-
tally aiert. Chain saw work is strenuous.
If
you have any condition that might be aggra-
vated by strenuous
work, check with your
doctor before operating a chain saw.