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A SAFETY
WARNINGS
Make certain you read
and understand all
Safety Warnings on
pages 2 through 5.
Improper use of this
chain saw can cause
severe injury or death
from fire, electrical
shock, body contact
with moving chain, or
failing wood.
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7. Wear snug-fitting clothes when operating chain saw. Do not wear loose cloth-
ing orjewelry.Theycan get caught in moving saw chain.
8. Wear the following safety gear when operating chain saw,
heavy-duty gloves (wear robber gloves when working outdoors)
steal-toed safety footwear with non-skid soles
eye protection such as safety glasses, goggles, or face screen
safety hard hat
ear mufflers or ear plugs
hair covering to contain long hair
face or dust mask (if working in dusty areas)-
Before cutting, always provide the following:
clear work area
securefooting
planned retreat path from falling tree
I0. Inspect tree before cutting down. Make sure there are no dead limbs or
branches that may fall on you.
19.
KICKBACK
Avoid Kickback. Kickback can cause you to lose control of chain saw.
Kickback can cause severe injury or death.
Kickback Safety Devices On This Saw
This saw has a low-kickback chain and reduced kickback guide bar. Both items
reduce the chance of kickback. Kickback can still occur with this saw. Do not let ti
of guide bar touch anything when chain is moving.
Properly install front hand guard. This item can reduce injuries from kickback.
Follow assembly instructions on page 8. Do not remove front hand guard. Do not
replace front hand guard with substitute.
Cause Of Kickback
Kickback may occur when nose ortip of guide bar touches an object while chain is
moving. If chain cuttercatches on object, a sudden reverse action will result. The
guide bar will kick up and back towards operator.
Kickback may also occur when wood pinches chain at guide bar nose. A sudden
reverse action will also result.
The following steps will reduce the risk of kickback.
Use both hands to grip saw while saw is running. Use firm grip. Thumbs and
fingers must wrap around saw handles.
Keep all safety items in place on saw. Make sure they work properly.
Do not overreach or cut above shoulder height.
Keep solid footing and balance
Stand slightly to left side of saw. This keeps your body from being in direct line
with chain.
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