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IMPORTANT SAFETY

INFORMATION

BEFORE OPERATING SAW

1. Read and understand this owner’s manual before

operating chain saw.

2. Watch what you are doing. Use common sense.

Do not operate saw when you are tired.

3. Use chain saw for cutting wood only. Do not use

chain saw for purpose not intended. Do not use

for cutting plastic, masonry, etc.

4. Only well-instructed adults should operate chain

saw. Never allow children to operate chain saw.

5. Use only electrical voltage noted on model plate

of chain saw.

6. Use only extension cords marked for outdoor use.

See page 10 for extension cord requirements.

7. Do not operate chain saw

• while under the influence of alcohol, medica-

tion, or drugs

• in rain or in damp or wet areas

• where highly flammable liquids or gases are

present

• if saw is damaged, adjusted wrong, or not fully

and securely assembled

• if trigger does not turn saw on and off. Chain

must stop moving when you release trigger.

Have faulty switch replaced by authorized ser-

vice center (see Technical Service, page 17).

• while in a hurry

• while in tree or on a ladder unless trained to

do so

8. Wear snug-fitting clothes when operating chain

saw. Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry. They

can get caught in moving saw chain.

9. Wear the following safety gear when operating

chain saw.

• heavy-duty gloves (wear rubber gloves when

working outdoors)

• steel-toed safety footwear with non-skid soles

• eye protection such as safety glasses, goggles,

or face screen

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS.

Make sure you read and understand all in-

structions in Important Safety Information

on pages 3 through 5. Improper use of this

chain saw can cause severe injury or death

from fire, electrical shock, body contact

with moving chain, or falling wood.

WARNING: When using an electric

chain saw, basic safety precautions

should always be followed to reduce the

risk of fire, electric shock, and injury to

persons, including the following:

• safety hard hat

• ear mufflers or ear plugs

• hair covering to contain long hair

• face or dust mask (if working in dusty areas)

10. Before cutting, always provide the following:

• clear work area

• secure footing

• planned retreat path from falling tree

11. Inspect tree before cutting down. Make sure there are

no dead limbs or branches that may fall on you.

12. To reduce the risk of electric shock, this saw has a

polarized plug (one blade is wider than the other).

This plug will fit in a polarized outlet only one

way. If the plug does not fit fully in the outlet of

your extension cord, reverse the plug. If it still

does not fit, a polarized extension cord will be

necessary. Do not change the plug in any way.

WHILE OPERATING SAW

1. Stay alert. Use common sense while operating

chain saw.

2. Keep work area clean. Cluttered areas invite

injuries.

3. Be aware of extension cord while operating chain

saw. Be careful not to trip over cord. Keep cord

away from chain and operator at all times.

4. Keep children, animals, and bystanders away

from chain saw and extension cord. Only chain

saw user should be in work area.

5. Do not cut down a tree unless you are trained or

have expert help.

6. If two or more persons perform bucking and fell-

ing operations at the same time, provide plenty

of distance between operations. Provide distance

of at least twice the height of tree being felled.

7. Secure wood you are cutting by using clamps or

chocks.

8. Grip chain saw firmly with both hands. Never

operate chain saw with one hand. Never use hand

guard as handle.

9. Keep finger off trigger until ready to make cut.
10. Before starting chain saw, make sure chain is not

touching anything.

11. To guard against electrical shock, avoid body

contact with grounded objects such as pipes,

fences, and metal posts.

12. Keep all parts of body away from chain when

saw is running.

13. Do not force chain saw while cutting. Apply light

pressure. It will do the job better and safer at the

rate for which it was intended.

14. Cut small brush and saplings with extreme care.

Slender material may catch in chain and be

whipped toward you. This could also pull you

off balance.

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