HANDLING FUEL
The engine is designed to run on gasoline, which contains highly flammable gasoline. Never
store cans of fuel or refill the tank of the unit in any place where there is a boiler, stove, wood fire,
electrical sparks, welding sparks, or any other source of heat or fire which might ignite the fuel.
Never smoke while operating the unit or refilling its fuel tank.
When refilling the tank, always turn off the engine and allow it to cool down. Take a careful look
around to make sure that there are no sparks or open flames anywhere nearby before refueling.
Wipe spilled fuel completely using a dry rag if any fuel spillage occurs during refueling.
After refueling, screw the fuel cap back tightly onto the fuel tank and then carry the unit to a spot
3 m or more away from where it was refueled before turning on the engine.
TRANSPORT AND STORAGE
When you finish cutting in one location and wish to continue work in another spot, turn off the
engine, lift up the unit and carry it paying attention to the blade.
When transporting or storing the machine always fit the cutting device guard or guide bar cover.
When hand-carrying the product, covers over the cutting part if necessary, lift up the product and
carry it paying attention to the blade.
Never transport the product over rough roads over long distances by vehicle without removing all
fuel from the fuel tank. If doing so, fuel might leak from the tank during transport.
Protect the machine from damage when transporting it.
When transporting or storing the machine, always fit the cutting device transport guard. The
machine must be secure during transport to prevent loss of fuel, damage or injury,
KICKBACK SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
WARNING!
(1) Kickback may occur when the nose or tip of the guide bar touches an object, or when
the wood closes in and pinches the saw chain in the cut. Tip contact in some cases
may cause a lightning fast reverse reaction, kicking the guide bar up and back
towards the operator. Pinching the saw chain along the top of the guide bar may push
the guide bar rapidly back towards the operator. Either of these reactions may cause
you to Iose control of the saw, which could result in serious personal injury.
(2) Do not rely exclusively on the safety devices built into your saw. As a chain saw user
you should take several steps to keep cutting jobs free from accident or injury.
With a basic understanding of kickback you can reduce or eliminate the element of surprise.
Sudden surprise contributes to accidents.
Keep a good grip on the machine with both hands, the right hand on the rear handle, and the left
hand on the front handle, when the engine is running. Use a firm grip with thumbs and fingers
encircling the machine handles. A firm grip will help you reduce kickback and maintain control of
the machine.
Make certain that the area in which you are cutting is free from obstructions. Do not let the nose
of the guide bar contact a log, branch, or any other obstruction which could be hit while you are
operating the machine.
Cut at a high engine speed.
Follow the manufacturer’s sharpening and maintenance instructions for the saw chain.
Only use replacement bars and chains specified by the manufacturer or the equivalent.
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