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The saw
Parts of the chain saw: illustrations and description of
parts see page 8.
WARNING !
Never modify a chain saw in any way. Only attachments
supplied by MAKITA or expressly approved by MAKITA
for use with the specific saw are authorized.
WARNING !
Bow guide bars substantially increase the potential for
kickback and severe or fatal injury due to the greater
kickback zone of the bow design. Bow guide bars are
not recommended
for use on MAKITA chain saws
nor are they approved by the ANSI B 75.-2000
chain saw safety standard.
The use of the saw
Transporting the chain saw
WARNING!
Always stop the engine before putting a chain saw
down or carrying it. Carrying a chain saw with the
en- gine running is extremely dangerous. Accidental
acceleration of the engine can cause the chain to
rotate.
Avoid touching the hot muffler.
By hand:
When carrying your saw by hand, the
engine must be stopped and the saw must be in the
proper position.
The chain protection cover should be over the chain
and the guide bar must point backwards. When
carrying your saw the bar should be behind you (fig.
4).
By vehicle:
When transporting in a vehicle, keep
chain and bar covered with the chain guard. Properly
secure your saw to prevent turnover, fuel spillage
and damage to the saw. Make sure the saw in not
exposed to heat or sparks.
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Proper clothing
Clothing must be sturdy and snug-fitting, but allow com
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plete freedom of movement. Avoid loose-fitting jackets,
scarfs, neckties, jewelry, flared or cuffed pants, or anything
that could become entangled with the saw or brush. Wear
overalls or jeans with a reinforced cutting resistant insert
(fig. 3).
Protect your hands with gloves when handling saw and
saw chain. Heavy-duty, nonslip gloves improve your grip
and protect your hands.
Wear protective helmet,
eye and ear protection!
Good footing is most important in chain saw work.
Wear sturdy boots with nonslip soles. Steel-toed safety
boots are recommended.
Proper eye protection is a must. Non-fogging, vented
goggles and a face screen is recommended. Their
use reduces the risk of eye and facial injury.
Wear an approved safety hard hat to protect your
head. Chain saw noise may damage your hearing.
Always wear noise protection equipment (ear plugs
or ear muffs) to protect your hearing.
Continual and regular users should have their
hearing checked regularly.
