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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
manuel
before
using the chain saw.
Always wear appropriate
ear protection,
eye protection
and head protection.
•
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Always
use two hands when operating
the chain sew.
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
value without chain brake for the bar
and chain combination
on the label
Hearing
Safety Hat
m_WARNING:
Always
disconnect
Protection
_/"
spark plug wire and place wire where
it can-
_
_
Eye
not contact spark
plug to prevent accidental
"_
I_'ol
_-
Protection
starting
when
setting
up, transporting,
ad-
Snug
justing
or making
repairs
except carburetor
Fitting _
Heavy Duty
adjustments.
Clothing
Gloves
Because a chain saw is a high-speed
wood-
/
cutting toot, special safety precautions
must
,#
be observed
to reduce the risk of accidents.
Careless
or improper
use of this tool can
Safety
Safety Chaps
cause serious
injury.
Shoes
PLAN
AHEAD
• Read this manual
carefully until you com-
pletely 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
instruc-
tions 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-fogging,
vented goggles or face screen; an approved
safety
hard hat; and sound
barriers
(ear
plugs or mufflers) to protect your hearing.
Regular users should have hearing checked
regularly as chain saw noise can damage
hearing. Secure hair above shoulder length.
Keep all parts of your body away from the
chain when the engine is running.
Keep children,
bystanders,
end animals a
minimum of 30 feet (10 meters) away from
the work area. Do not allow other people or
animals
to be near the chain saw when
starting
or operating
the chain saw.
Do not handle
or operate
a chain
saw
when you ere fatigued, ill, or upset, or if you
have taken alcohol,
drugs,
or medication.
You must be in good
physical
condition
and mentally
alert.
Chain
saw
work
is
strenuous.
If you have any condition
that
might be aggravated
by strenuous
work,
check with your doctor before operating
a
chain saw.