Craftsman 358.351080 - Manual (Page 2)

SAFETY RULES
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WARNING:
ALWAYS DISCONNECT SPARK PLUG WIRE AND PLACE WIRE WHERE IT CANNOT CONTACT SPARK
PLUG TO PREVENT ACCIDENTAL STARTING WHEN SETTING UP, TRANSPORTING, ADJUSTING OR
MAKING REPAIRS EXCEPT CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENTS.
BECAUSE A CHAIN SAW iS A HIGH-SPEED WOOD-CUTTING TOOL, SPECIAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
MUST BE OBSERVED TO REDUCE TOE RISK OF ACCIDENTS. CARELESS OR IMPROPER USE OFTHIS
TOOL CAN CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY.
Hearing
Protection
Snug
Pitting
Clothing
Safety
Shoes
Safety Hat
'e Protection
Heavy Duty Gloves
Safety Chaps
Figure 1
KNOWYOUR SAW
• Read your operator^ manual carefully until you compiete-
ly understand and can follow all safety rules, precautions, and
operating instructions before attemptfog to operate flie unit
• Restrict the use of your saw to aduK users wiio under­
stand and can follow safe^ rules, precautions, and operating
inslrudfons found in this manual.
PLAN AHEAD
• Wear protective gear. Figure 1. Always use sieel-toed safe­
ty focrtwear with non-slip soles; snug-fittir^ clothing; heavy
duty, non-slip gloves; eye profectlon such as non^jgging,
vented goggles or face screen; an approved safety hard hat;
and sound barriers - ear plugs or mufflers to protect your
hiring. Renter users should have hearfag chected regular­
ly as chain saw noise can damage hearing.
• Ker^ all parts of your body away from the chain when the
engine fe running.
• Keep children, by^nders, and animals a minimum of 30
feet (10 meters) away from the work area. Do not allow
other people or animate to be near the chain saw when start­
ing or operating the chain saw.
• Do not handle or operate a chain saw when you are
fatigued, ill, or upset, or If you hmra taiten adcohol, drugs,
or medication.
Vbu must be fa good ffaysical condition and
mentally alert. Chain saw work is strenuous. If уюи have any
concfition that m^ be aggravated by stienuous итак, check
with your doctor before operating a chain saw.
• fto not aifrempt to use your chain saw during bad weath­
er condions such as strong vrfnd, rafa, snow, ice, etc., or at
night
• Carefully plan your sawing operatim in advance. Do not
start cutting until you have a clear work area, secure footyig,
and, if you are felling trees, a planned retreat path.
■ Do not operate a chain saw that is demised, improperly
adjusted, or not completety and secinely assembled.
Always r^ace the handguatd immediatdy if К becomes
damaged, brolran, or is otherwise removed.
• Keep toe handles dry, dean, and free of oil or fuel mix­
ture.
• ШЬ the engine stopped, hand carry the chain saw with
the muf№r away from your body, ¿id the guide bar and
chain to the rear, prefercfoty covered a sca^id.
FUEL HANDUNG
• Eliminate all sources of sparks or ffames in 11ю areas
where fuel is mixed, poured, or stored. There should be no
smoking, open flames, or wood that could cause ^arks.
Allow engine to cool before refueling-
• Mix and pour fuel in an outcteor area on bare ground; $twe
feel in a cool, dry, well ventilated place; and use an approved,
marked container for all fuel purixises.
• Wipe up all fuel spills before starting saw.
• Move at feast 10 feet (3 meters) hem toe hiding dte
before starting toe engine.
• Do not smoke while handling fuel or white operating the
saw. .
• Turn toe engine off and let your saw cod in a non-com-
budibie area, nd on dry leaves, strav, paper, etc. Sfowty
remijve fuel cap and refoel unit
• Store the unit and fuel in an area where fuel vapors cannot
reach sparks or opwi flames from water heaters, electric'
motors or switches, furnaces, etc.
SAFETYNCmCE
Exposure to vibrations through prolonged use of gasoline powered hand tools could cause blood vessel or nerve damage fa the fin­
gers, hands, and joints erf people prone to circulation disorders or abnormal sweilings. Prolonged use in cold weather has been linked
to blood vessel damage in otherwise healthy people. i( symptoms occur such as numbness, pain, loss of strength, change in skin color
or tesdure, or loss of feelings In the fingers, trands or joints, discontinue the use of this tool and seek mecficai attention. An anti-vibra­
tion system does not guarantee the avoidsmee trf these problems. Users who operate power tools on a continual and regular basis must
' monitor closely their physical condition and the condition of this unit.
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LOOK FOR THIS SYMBOL TO po(Nx oUT IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS.
IT MEANS - ATTENTIONiJ! BECOME ALERT!!! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED.
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