SAFETY INFORMATION
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• SAFETY AND INTERNATIONAL SYMBOLS •
This operator's manual describes safety and international symbols and pictographs that may appear
on this product. Read the operator's manual for complete safety, assembly, operating, maintenance
and repair information.
• SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL
Indicates danger, warning or caution. May be used in conjunction with other symbols
or pictographs.
• READ OPERATOR'S MANUAL
WARNING:
Read the operator’s manual(s) and follow all warnings and
safety instructions. Failure to do so can result in serious injury to the operator and/or
bystanders.
• WEAR HEAD, EYE AND HEARING PROTECTION
WARNING:
Thrown objects and loud noise can cause severe eye injury
and hearing loss. Wear eye protection meeting ANSI Z87.1-1989 standards and ear
protection when operating this unit. Wear head protection when operating this unit;
falling objects can cause severe head injury. Use a full face shield when needed.
• KEEP BYSTANDERS AWAY
WARNING:
Keep all bystanders, especially children and pets, at least 50
feet (15 m) from the operating area. If anyone enters the work area, stop the unit!
SYMBOL
MEANING
• WEAR SAFETY FOOTWEAR
Wear non-slip safety footwear when using this equipment.
• WEAR SAFETY GLOVES
Wear non-slip, heavy-duty protective gloves when handling the unit.
• KICKBACK WARNING
Contact of the guide bar tip with any object should be avoided. Tip contact may cause
the guide bar to move suddenly upward and backward, which may cause serious injury.
•
DO NOT
install a bow guide on this unit. Bow guides have a larger kickback zone, which increases the
chance of kickback and serious injury. This increased risk is not significantly reduced by using a low
kickback saw chain. Using a bow guide on this unit is extremely dangerous.
• Never start the saw when the guide bar is inside an existing cut. Be extremely careful when re-entering
a cut.
• Keep proper footing and balance at all times.
• Always begin a cut with the engine running at full speed. Fully squeeze the throttle control trigger
and maintain a steady cutting speed. Slower speeds increase the chance of kickback. Keep the
saw housing pressed firmly against the wood.
• Watch for shifting logs, branches, or other objects that might pinch, or fall onto, the chain while cutting.
• If using wedges, only use wedges made of plastic or wood. Do not use metal to hold a cut open.
• Follow the manufacturer’s sharpening and maintenance instructions for the saw chain.
• Only use replacement guide bars and chains specified by the manufacturer or the equivalent. These
are available from authorized service dealers. Use of any unauthorized parts or accessories could
lead to serious injury to the operator or damage to the unit and will void the warranty.
• Use devices, such as low-kickback chains, guide bar nose guards, chain brakes and special guide
bars, which reduce the risks associated with kickback. There are no other replacement
components for achieving kickback protection in accordance with CSA Z62.3.
• Low-kickback saw chain is chain that has met the kickback performance requirements of ANSI
B175.1-1991 and is in accordance with CSA Z62.3. Do not use a replacement chain unless it has
met these requirements for the specific model. As saw chains are sharpened, some of the low
kickback qualities are lost and extra caution should be used.
GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
•
DO NOT
handle the unit with wet hands.
•
DO NOT
operate a chain saw in a tree or on a ladder unless specifically trained to do so.
•
DO NOT
use the unit in the presence of flammable liquids or gases.
•
DO NOT
operate a unit that is damaged, improperly adjusted or not completely and securely
assembled. Be sure that the saw chain stops moving when the throttle control trigger is released.
Do not use the unit if the stop switch does not turn the unit on and off properly or if the lockout
switch does not work. Have defective switches replaced by an authorized service center.
•
DO NOT
attempt operations beyond the operator’s capacity or experience.
•
DO NOT
cut near electrical cables or power lines.
•
DO NOT
force the chain saw, especially near the end of a cut. It will do a better, safer job when
used at the intended rate.
•
DO NOT
touch the engine or muffler. These parts can become extremely hot during operation and
remain hot for a short time after the unit is turned off.
• To reduce the risk of fire, keep the engine and muffler free from debris, excessive grease and carbon
build up.
• Before cutting, always inspect wood for foreign objects that could cause injury to the operator or
damage to the unit. Never cut through nails, metal rods, railroad ties or pallets. If a foreign object is
struck, stop the unit and inspect it for damage.
• Keep all body parts away from the saw chain when the engine is running. Before starting the saw,
make sure the saw chain is not contacting anything.
• Always stop the engine when operation is delayed, before setting down the unit or when walking
from one location to another. Make sure the chain comes to a complete stop. Do not leave the unit
unattended while the engine is running. Always stop the engine when not in use.
• To avoid accidental starting, never carry the unit with fingers on the throttle control trigger. Only pull the
starter rope when in the starting position. The operator and unit must be in a stable position while
starting the engine. Refer to
Starting and Stopping Instructions
.
• Always carry the chain saw by the front handle with the engine off, finger off the throttle control trigger, the
muffler positioned away from the body and the guide bar and saw chain sheathed in the scabbard and
positioned to the rear.
• Always make sure the stop switch is in the proper position before starting or stopping the engine.
• When cutting a limb that is under tension, be alert for spring back, which may cause the operator to
be struck when the tension of the wood fibers is released.
• Use extreme caution when cutting small-sized brush and saplings, as slender material may catch
the saw chain and be whipped toward the operator or pull the operator off balance.
• This saw is classified by UL as a Class 1C saw in accordance with CSA Z62.1-03. It is intended for
infrequent use by homeowners, cottagers and campers, and for general applications such as
clearing, pruning, cutting firewood, etc. It is not intended for prolonged use. If the intended use
involves prolonged periods of operation, this may cause circulatory problems in the user’s hands due
to vibration.
GASOLINE SAFETY
•
DO NOT
smoke while handling fuel or while operating the unit.
• Always keep a fire extinguisher nearby while operating the unit.
• Store fuel only in containers specifically designed and approved for the storage of such materials.
• Always stop the engine and allow it to cool before filling the fuel tank. Never remove the fuel tank
cap or add fuel when the engine is hot. Always loosen the fuel tank cap slowly to relieve any
pressure in the tank before fueling. Do not smoke.
• Always mix and add fuel in a clean, well-ventilated outdoor area where there are no sparks or
flames. Do not smoke.
• Never operate the unit without the fuel cap securely in place.
• Avoid creating a source of ignition for spilled fuel. Wipe up any spilled fuel from the unit
immediately before starting the unit. Move the unit at least 30 feet (9.1 m) from the fueling source
and site before starting the engine. Do not smoke.
• Never start or run the unit inside a closed room or building. Breathing exhaust fumes can kill.
Operate this unit only in a well-ventilated outdoor area.
• Always store the unit and fuel in a cool, dry and well-ventilated space where fuel vapors cannot
reach sparks or open flames from water heaters, electric motors or switches, furnaces, etc. Never
store the unit, with fuel in the tank, inside a building where fumes may reach an open flame or spark.
MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE SAFETY
• If the unit is not working as it should, has been dropped, damaged, left outdoors or dropped into
water, do not use the unit. Have the unit serviced by an authorized service center.
• All service, other than the maintenance procedures described in this manual, should be performed
by an authorized service center.
• Follow all maintenance instructions in this manual.
• Before inspecting, servicing, cleaning, storing, transporting or replacing any parts on the unit:
1. Stop the engine. Make sure the stop switch is in the STOP position and the throttle control trigger
is released.
2. Make sure all moving parts have stopped.
3. Allow the unit to cool.
4. Make sure the chain brake is disengaged.
• Never remove, modify or make inoperative any safety device furnished with the unit.
• For safer, more effective performance, make sure the guide bar and chain are properly cleaned,
lubricated, tightened and sharpened. Check the guide bar and chain at frequent intervals for proper
adjustment.
• Frequently inspect the unit for damage. Before further use, any damaged part should be carefully
checked to determine that it will operate properly and perform its intended function. Check for
alignment of moving parts, binding of moving parts, breakage of parts, fuel leaks and any other
conditions that may affect its operation. Damaged parts should be properly repaired or replaced by
an authorized service center, unless otherwise indicated in this manual.
• Use only original manufacturer replacement parts and accessories, which are designed specifically to
enhance the performance and maximize the safe operation of the product. Failure to do so may cause
poor performance and possible injury. Use only the chain and guide bar supplied with this product.
• Be sure to secure the unit while transporting.
• Always use the scabbard on the guide bar and saw chain during transportation and storage.
• When not in use, store the unit in a locked-up and dry, or high and dry, place to prevent
unauthorized use or damage. Keep out of the reach of children.
• Keep the handles dry, clean and free from debris, oil, fuel and grease. Clean the unit after each use.
Never douse or spray the unit with water or any other liquid. Do not use solvents or strong detergents.
• USE BOTH HANDS
Always use both hands while operating the chain saw. Never use only one hand to
operate the unit.
• UNLEADED FUEL
Always use clean, fresh unleaded fuel
• OIL
Refer to operator’s manual for the proper type of oil.
• ON/OFF STOP CONTROL
ON / START / RUN
• ON/OFF STOP CONTROL
OFF or STOP
• DO NOT USE E85 FUEL IN THIS UNIT
WARNING:
It has been proven that fuel containing greater than 10%
ethanol will likely damage this engine and void the warranty.
WARNING:
Use caution when handling fuel. Gasoline is highly flammable,
and its vapors can explode if ignited. Take the following precautions:
• PRIMER BULB
Push primer bulb, fully and slowly, 10 times.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
1
2
• CHOKE CONTROL
1. •
FULL
choke position
2. •
RUN
position
