Remington BPS188A - Manual (Page 4)

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
DANGER: Serious injury or
death from electrocution if power
lines are contacted. Never use
near any electrical source, wires,
or power lines.
2. Inspect tree before trimming or cut-
ting down. Make sure there are no
dead limbs or branches that may fall
on you. Make allowance for branches
to fall freely to the ground.
Use Right Tool
Use saw for cutting wood only.
• Do not use chain saw for purpose not
intended.
• Do not use for cutting non-wood
items.
Dress Properly
1. Wear snug-fi tting clothes when oper-
ating saw. Do not wear loose clothing
or jewelry. They can get caught in
moving saw chain.
2. Wear hair covering to contain long
hair.
Wear Safety Gear
Wear the following safety gear when op-
erating 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
• safety hard hat
• ear mufflers or ear plugs
• face or dust mask (if working in
dusty areas)
Stay Alert
1. Watch what you are doing. Use com-
mon sense. Do not operate saw when
you are tired.
2. Do not operate saw
• while under the influence of alcohol,
medication, or drugs
• while in a hurry
Check for Damage
Do not operate saw
• if pole or 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).
BEFORE OPERATING SAW
For safe operation read and understand this
owner’s manual before operating saw.
Only well-instructed adults should operate
saw. Never allow children to operate saw.
Keep Work Area Clean
Cluttered work areas invite injuries. Before
cutting, always provide the following:
• clear work area
• secure footing
• planned retreat path from falling
tree
Consider Work Area Environment
1. Do not operate saw
• in rain or snow
• in damp or wet areas
• where highly flammable liquids or
gases are present
• while in a tree or on a ladder
• while on aerial booms, buckets, or
platforms
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS.
Make sure you read and under-
stand all instructions in Important
Safety Information
. Improper use
of this chain saw can cause severe
injury or death from fi re, electrical
shock, body contact with moving
chain, or falling wood.
WARNING: When using a bat-
tery operated chain saw, basic
safety precautions should always
be followed to reduce the risk of
fi re and injury to persons, includ-
ing the following:
WHILE OPERATING SAW
Keep Work Area Clean
1. Keep work area clean. Cluttered ar-
eas invite injuries.
2. Do not use near power lines. Keep
at least 10 feet away from electrical
lines.
WARNING: For safe opera-
tion read and understand own-
ers manual. Wear face shield
(and/or safety glasses) and hard
hat to protect against falling de-
bris. Always have a clear work
area, retreat path, and be aware
of limb/branch location to avoid
falling limbs and debris. Keep
bystanders 50 ft(5m) away when
operating saw. Store indoors.
3. If two or more persons perform buck-
ing and felling operations at the same
time, provide plenty of distance be-
tween operations. Provide distance of
at least twice the height of tree being
felled.
4. Secure wood you are cutting by using
clamps or chocks.
Keep Children, Bystanders, and
Animals Away
1. Only saw user should be in work
area. Keep bystanders 50 feet (15m)
away when operating saw.
2. Do not let visitors contact chain saw.
Use Right Tool
1. Do not use the polesaw to cut down
trees. Use the chain saw without
pole attachment and only if you are
trained or have expert help.
2. Do not cut small brush and saplings
with the polesaw. Use the chain saw
only, with extreme care. Slender mat-
ter may catch in the chain and be
whipped toward you. This could also
pull you off balance.
Stay Alert
1. Stay alert. Use common sense while
operating saw.
2. Grip chain saw fi rmly with both
hands. Never operate chain saw with
one hand. Never use hand guard as
handle.
3. Grip polesaw securely. Place one
hand on the pole and the other on the
handle.
4. Keep fi nger off trigger until ready to
make cut.
5. Before starting saw, make sure chain
is not touching anything.
6. To guard against electrical shock,
avoid body contact with grounded
objects such as pipes, fences, and
metal posts.
7. Keep all parts of body away from
chain when saw is running.
8. When cutting limb or tree trunk that
is under tension, use extreme caution.
Be alert for wood springing back.
When wood tension is released, limb
could spring back and strike operator
causing severe injury or death.
Do Not Force Saw While Cutting
Apply light pressure. It will do the job bet-
ter and safer at the rate for which it was
intended.