Poulan PLN1510 - Manual (Page 4)

5. GUARD AGAINST ELECTRIC
SHOCK: Prevent body contact with
grounded surfaces (i.e., nnetal
pipes, wire fences).
6. CONStDER THE WORK AREA
ENVIRONMENT; Useextreme
caut- ion when cutting small sized
brush and sapling, as slender
material may catch the saw chain
and be whipped toward you or puli
you off balance. Do not operate a
chain saw in a tree unless you are
specifically trained to do so. When
cutting a limb that is under tension,
be alert for spring back so that you
will not be struck when the tension
in the wood fibers is released. Do
not expose the chain saw to rain.
Do not use the chain saw in damp
or wet locations.Do not use the
chain saw in the presence of
flammable liquids or gases.
7. KEEP CHILDREN AND BYSTA­
NDERS AWAY: Do not iet visitors
contact the chain saw or extension
cord. All visitors should be kept
away from the work area.
8. STORING YOUR CHAIN SAW;
When not in use, chain saws sho­
uld be stored out of the reach of
children, in a dry. high or locked-up
pface. VVhen storing saw, use a
scabbard or carrying case.
9. DO NOT FORCE THE CHAIN SA-
W: The chain saw wiii do a better
and safer job when used at the rate
for which it was intended.
10. USE THE RIGHT TOOL: Cut wood
only.Do not use the chain saw for
purposes for which it was not inten­
ded. For example, do not use the
chain saw for cutting plastic,
masonry, or non-building materials.
11. DRESS PROPERLY: Do not wear
loose clothing or jewelry, as they
can get caught in moving parts.
Nonskid footwear is recommended
when working outdoors. Wear
protective hair covering to contain
long hair.
12. USE SAFETY GEAR; Use safely
glasses, safety footwear, snug
fitting clothing safety chaps,
protective gloves, and hearing
protection and head gear.
13. STAY ALERT; Watch what you are
doing. Use common sense.Do not
operate the chain saw when you
are tired. Keep al! parts of your bo­
dy away from the saw chain when
the motor is operating. Before you
start the saw, make sure the saw
chain is not contacting anything,
14. MAiNTAIN YOUR CHAIN SAW:
Inspect the chain saw cords perio­
dically and, if damaged, have them
repaired by an authorized sen/ice
facility. Keep the cord dear of the
chain and operator at all times.
Never carry the saw by the cord or
pul! it to disconnect from recepta­
cle. Keep the cord from oil and
sharp edges. Inspect the extension
cords periodically and replace if
damaged. Keep tools sharp and
dean for better and safer perform­
ance. Follow instructions for
lubricating and changing accessor­
ies. Keep handles dry, dean and
free from oil and grease.
15. DISCONNECT THE CHAIN SAW:
Disconnect the chain saw when not
in use, before servicing, and when
changing accessories and
attachm- ents such as saw chain
and guard.
16. OUTDOOR EXTENSION CORDS:
Use only extension cords that are
intended tor outdoor use and which
are so marked,
17. CHECK DAMAGED PARTS: Bef­
ore further use of the chain saw, a
guard or other part that is damaged
should be carefully checked to det­
ermine that it wil! 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 aff­
ect its operation. A guard or other
part that is damaged should be
properly repaired or replaced by an
authorized service center, unless
otherwise indicated in this
instruction manual.
18. CARRYING THE SAW: Carry the
saw by the front handle with the
saw stopped.Keep your finger off
the switch, and make sure that the
guide bar and saw chain are to the
rear.
19. 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 lightning-fast
reverse action, kicking the guide bar
rapidly 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.