Yardworks 054-5703-0, Owner'S Manual

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GENERAL SAFETY RULES

• Stay alert and pay attention to what you are doing. 

• Keep all parts of your body away from the saw chain when the unit is running.

• Always carry the chainsaw by the front handle with the battery removed and the 

guide bar and saw chain positioned to the rear.

• Never let anyone use your chainsaw who has not received adequate instructions in 

its proper use. This applies to rentals as well as privately owned saws.

• Before you start the unit, make sure the saw chain is not contacting any object.

• Stop the chain saw before setting it down.

• To avoid accidental starting, never carry the unit with your finger on the trigger 

switch . 

• Maintain the unit with care. Keep the cutting edge sharp and clean for best 

performance and to reduce the risk of injury. Follow instructions for lubricating and 

changing accessories.

• Keep handles dry, clean, and free of oil and grease.

• Do not operate a chainsaw with one hand! Use a firm grip with thumbs and fingers 

encircling the chainsaw handles. Serious injury to the operator, helpers, bystanders, 

or any combination of these persons may result from one-handed operation. A 

chainsaw is intended for two-handed use.

• Avoid body contact with grounded surfaces such as metal pipes and wire fences. 

There is an increased risk of electric shock if your body is grounded.

• Do not operate a chainsaw that is damaged, improperly adjusted, or not completely 

and securely assembled. Chain should slow to a stop when the trigger switch is 

released. If the chain continues to turn after the trigger switch has been released, 

have the unit serviced by your nearest YARDWORKS® service dealer.

• Check for damaged parts, misalignment or binding of moving parts, broken parts 

and mountings, and any other condition that may affect the operation of the tool.

• All chainsaw service, other than the items listed in the operation and maintenance 

sections, should be performed by your nearest YARDWORKS® service dealer.

• Always maintain a proper stance.

• Do not use chainsaw if switch does not turn it on and off. Have defective switch 

replaced by authorized service centre.

• Do not adapt your chainsaw to a bow guide or use it to power any attachments or 

devices not listed for the saw.

• Disconnect chainsaw from power supply when not in use, before servicing, and 

when making adjustments and changing attachments, such as saw chain and guard.

• Do not cut vines and/or small underbrush.

• Do not operate a chainsaw in a tree, on a ladder, or on scaffolding. Doing so is 

extremely dangerous.

NOTE:

 The size of the work area depends on the job being performed as well as the 

size of the tree or workpiece involved. For example, felling a tree requires a larger 

work area than making bucking cuts.

• Use extreme caution when cutting small brush and saplings, because small material 

may catch the saw chain and be whipped toward you or pull you off balance.