Poulan PLN3516F - Manual (Page 6)

15. OUTDOOR EXTENSION CORDS: Use
only extension cords intended for
outdoor use and marked accordingly.
16. STAY ALERT; Watch what you are
doing. Use common sense. Do not
operate the chain saw when you are
tired. Keep all parts of the body away
from the saw chain when the motor is
operating. Before you start the saw,
make sure the saw chain is not
contacting anything.
17. CHECK DAMAGED PARTS: Before
further use of the chain saw, a guard or
other part that is damaged should be
carefully checked to determine that it
will operate properly and perform its
intended function. Check for alignment
of moving parts, binding of moving
parts, breakage of parts, mounting, and
any other conditions that may affect its
operation. A guard or other part that is
damaged should be properly repaired
or replaced by an authorized service
center unless otherwise indicated
elsewhere in this instruction manual.
18. GUARD AGAINST KICKBACK:
WARNING:
Kickback may occur when the nose or tip
of the guide bar touches an object, or
when the wood closes in and pinches the
saw chain in the cut. Tip contact in some
cases may cause a lightening fast reverse
action, kicking the guide bar up and back
towards the operator. Pinching the saw
chain along the top of the guide bar may
push the guide bar rapidly back towards
the operator. Either of these reactions may
cause you to lose control of the saw which
could result in serious injury to the user.
The following precautions should be
followed to minimize kickback:
A. GRIP SAW FIRMLY: Hold the chain
saw firmly with both hands when the
motor is running. Use a firm grip with
thumbs and fingers encircling the
chain saw handies. Note : If a
manual oiler control is provided,
additional or modified instructions
regarding its use is to be provided.
B. Do not over reach,
C. Keep proper footing and balance at
ail times,
D. Don’t let the nose of the guide bar
contact a log. branch, ground or
other obstruction.
E. Do not cut above shoulder height.
F. Use devices such as low kickback
chain, guide bar nose guards, chain
brakes and special guide bars that
reduce the risks associated with
kickback.
G. Only use replacement bars and
chains specified by the manufacturer
or the equivalent,
H. There are no other replacement
components for achieving kickback
protection,
19, POWER SUPPLY; Connect the chain
saw to correct voltage, that is, be sure
that the voltage supplied is the same
as that specified on the nameplate of
the tool.
2-3. OTHER SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
1, DO NOT operate a chain saw that is
damaged, improperly adjusted, or not
completely and securely assembled.
Be sure that the saw chain stops
moving when the trigger is released.
2, DO NOT attempt operations beyond
your capacity or experience,
3. DO NOT operate a chain saw with one
hand! Serious injury to the operator,
helpers, or bystanders may result from
one-handed operation, A chain saw is
intended for two-handed use.
4. TO REDUCE potential for electric
shock, do not operate the saw on wet
or slippery surfaces, or during snow
storms, rain storms, and other adverse
weather conditions.
6. Keep the handles dry, clean, and free
of oil or grease.
6. DO NOT allow dirt, debris or sawdust
to build up on the motor or outside air
vents.
7. Follow the manufacturer’s sharpening
and maintenance instructions for the
saw chain,
8. Cut at high motor speeds.
9. Operation of a chain saw should be
restricted to mature, properly instructed
individuals.
10. Your chain saw is intended for
occasional homeowner use. it is not
made for continuous heavy duty use.
11. DO NOT FORCE a small saw to do a
job requiring a heavier duty unit.
12. EXAMINE THE ELECTRICAL
SWITCHES. Do not use the chain saw
if the switches do not properly turn on
and off. Do not attempt to make any
repairs to the electric switches. Take
your saw to a Poulan Authorized
Service Center,
13. MAINTAIN EXTENSION CORDS.
Inspect the extension cords periodically
and replace if damaged, Oniy use
power cords that are suitably marked
for outdoor use,