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Always wear a safety face shield or goggles.
Gloves should be used when sharpening chain.
Always wear protective trousers with saw
protection, gloves, boots with saw protection,
steel toe-cap and non-slip sole.
Do not operate this tool when you are tired, ill
or under the influence of alcohol, drugs or
medication.
Never let a child or inexperienced person
operate the machine.
Wear hearing protection.
Never start or run the engine inside a closed
room or building. Breathing exhaust fumes can
kill.
Keep handles free of oil and fuel.
Keep hands away from cutting equipment.
Do not grab or hold the unit by the cutting
equipment.
When the unit is turned off, make sure the
cutting attachment has stopped before the unit
is set down.
When operation is prolonged, take a break
from time to time so that you may avoid
possible whitefinger disease which is caused
by vibration.
The operator must obey the local regulations
of cutting area.
Inspect the entire unit / machine before each
use. Replace damaged parts. Check for fuel
leaks and make sure all fasteners are in place
and securely tightened.
Replace parts that are cracked, chipped or
damaged in any way before using the unit /
machine.
Make sure the safety guard is properly
attached.
Keep others away when making carburetor
adjustments.
Use only accessories as recommended for
this unit / machine by the manufacturer.
Never let the chain strike any obstacle.
If the chain makes contact, the machine should
be stopped and checked carefully.
Make sure the automatic oiler is working.
Keep the oil tank filled with clean oil. Never let
chain run dry on the bar.
All chainsaw service, other than the items
listed in the operator's/owner's manual, should
be performed by competent chain-saw service
personnel. (For example, 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 and could subsequently
cause the flywheel to burst.)
Do not cut any material other than wood or
wooden objects.
For respiratory protection, wear an aerosol
protection mask when cutting the wood after
insecticide has been applied.
Keep others including children, animals,
bystanders and helpers outside the hazard zone.
Stop the engine immediately if you are approached.
Hold the unit/machine firmly with both hands.
Keep firm footing and balance. Do not over-
reach.
Keep all parts of your body away from the
muffler and cutting attachment when the
engine is running.
Keep bar / chain below waist level.
Before felling a tree, the operator must be
accustomed to the sawing techniques of the
chain saw.
Be sure to pre-plan a safe exit from a falling tree.
While cutting, hold saw firmly with both hands
with thumb firmly locked around front handle,
and stand with feet well balanced and your body
balanced.
Stand to the side of the saw when cutting never
directly behind it.
Always keep the spiked bumper face to a tree,
because the chain may suddenly be drawn into
a tree.
Be alert against kickback (when saw kicks up
and back at operator). Never cut with the nose
of the bar.
Cutting safety
Mix and pour fuel outdoors and where there
are no sparks or flames.
Use a container approved for fuel.
Do not smoke or allow smoking near fuel or the
unit/machine or while using the unit/machine.
Wipe up all fuel spills before starting engine.
Move at least 3 m away from fueling site before
starting engine.
Stop engine before removing fuel cap.
Empty the fuel tank before storing the unit /
machine. It is recommended that the fuel be
emptied after each use. If fuel is left in the tank,
store so fuel will not leak.
If situations occur which are not covered in this
manual, take care and use common sense.
Contact your dealer if you need assistance.
Pay special attention to statements preceded by
the following words:
Store unit/machine and fuel in area where fuel vapors
cannot reach sparks or open flames from water
heaters, electric motors or switches, furnaces, etc.
2. Warnings and safety instructions.
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WARNING!
Antivibration systems do not guarantee that
you will not sustain whitefinger disease or
carpal tunnel syndrome. Therefore continual
and regular users should monitor closely
the condition of their hands and fingers. If
any of the above symptoms appear, seek
medical advice immediately.
WARNING!
Never modify the unit / machine in any way.
Do not use your unit / machine for any job
except that for which it is intended.
WARNING!
Indicates a strong possibility of severe
personal injury or loss of life, if instructions
are not followed.
CAUTION!
Indicates a possibility of personal injury or
equipment damage, if instructions are not
followed.
NOTE!
Helpful information for correct function and use.
Unit / machine safety
Fuel safetyFuel safety
Maintain the unit/machine according to rec-
ommended procedures.
Disconnect the spark plug before performing
maintenance except for carburetor adjustments.
Keep others away when making carburetor
adjustments.
Use only genuine Tanaka replacement parts
as recommended by the manufacturer.
Carry the unit/machine by hand with the engine
stopped and the muffler away from your body.
Allow the engine to cool, empty the fuel tank,
and secure the unit/machine before storing or
transporting in a vehicle.
Empty the fuel tank before storing the
unit/machine. It is recommended that the fuel
be emptied after each use. If fuel is left in the
tank, store so fuel will not leak.
Store unit/machine out of the reach of children.
Clean the unit carefully and store it in a dry place.
Make sure engine switch is off when transporting
or storing.
When transporting in a vehicle, cover chain
with chain cover.
Maintenance safety
Operator safety
Transport and storage
