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For safe operation
1.
Never operate a chain saw when you
are fatigued, ill,or upset,or under the
influence of medication that may
make you drowsy,or if you are under
the influce of alcohol or drugs.
2.
Use safety footwear, snugm fitting
clothing and eye,hearing and head
protection devices.
3.
Always use caution when handling
fuel.Wipe up all spills and then
move the chain saw at least 3m from
the fueling point before starting the
engine.
3a. Eliminate all sources of sparks or
flame (i.e.smoking ,open flames,or
work that can cause sparks )in the
areas where fuel is mixed,poured,or
stored.
3b. Do not smoke while handing fuel or
while operating the chain saw.
4.
Do not allow other persons to be
near the chain saw when starting or
cutting.Keep bystanders and animals
out of the work area.Children,pets
and
bystanders
should
be
a
minimum
of 10m
away when you
start or operate the chain saw.
5.
Never start cutting until you have a
clear work area,secure footing ,and a
planned retreat path from the falling
tree.
6.
Always hold the chain saw firmly
with both hands when the engine is
running .Use a firm grip with thumb
and fingers encircling the chain saw
handles.
7. Keep all parts of your body away from
the saw chain when the engine is
running .
8. Before you start the engine ,make sure
the saw chain is not contacting
anything .
9. Always carry the chain saw with the
engine stopped,the guide bar and saw
chain to the rear ,and the muffler away
from your body.
10. Always inspect the chain saw before
each use for worn,loose ,or damaged
parts .Never operate achain saw that is
damaged,improperly adjusted,or is not
completely and securely assembled.Be
sure that the saw chain stops moving
when the throttle control trigger is
released.
11. All chain saw service ,other than the
items
listed
in
the
Owner’s
Manual,should
be
performed
by
competent
chain
saw
service
personnel.(E.g,.if improper tools are
used to remove the flywheel,or if an
improper tool is used to hold the
flywheel in order to remove the
clutch ,structural damage to the
flywheel could occur which could
subsequently cause the flywheel to
disintegrate.)
12. Always shut off the engine before
setting it down .
13.Use extreme caution when cutting small
size brush and saplings because
slender material may catch the saw
chain and be
whipped
toward you or
pull you off balance .
14.When cutting a limb that is under
tension,be alert for springback so that
you will not be struck when the
tension in the wood fibers is released.
