Poulan PLN1510 - Manual (Page 5)

A. GRIP SAW FIRMLY; Hold the cha­
in saw firmly with both hands when
the motor is running. Keep a good
firm grip on the saw with both
hands, the right hand on the rear
handle, and the left hand on the
front handle.
B. Do not over reach.
C. Keep proper footing and balance
at all times.
D. Do not Set the nose of the guide
bar contact a log, branch, ground
or other obstruction.
E. Do not cut above shouider height,
F. Use devices, such as low-kickback
chain, guide bar nose guards, ch­
ain brakes and special guide bars,
which reduce the risks associated
with kickback.
G. Use only replacement bars and
chains specified by the
manufacturer or the equivalent.
20.
POWER SUPPLY: Connect the
chain saw to correct voltage; be
sure that the voltage supplied is
the same as that specified on the
nameplate of the tool.
21. DO NOT operate a chain saw that
is damaged, improperly adjusted,
or not completely and securely
assem- bled. Be sure that the saw
chain stops moving when the
trigger is released,
22. DO NOT attempt operations bey­
ond your capacity or experience.
23. 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 fwo-handed use.
24. 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.
25. DO NOT allow dirt, debris or sawd­
ust to build up on the motor or
outside air vents.
26. Follow the manufacturer’s sharpen­
ing and maintenance instructions
for the saw chain,
27. Cut at high motor speeds.
28. Operation of a chain saw should be
restricted to mature, properly
instructed individuals.
29. Your chain saw is intended for
occasional homeowner use. it is
not made for heavy continuous
use.
30. DO NOT FORCE a small saw to do
a job requiring a heavier duty unit.
31. 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
Pouian Authorized Service Center.
32. MAINTAIN EXTENSION CORDS,
Inspect the extension cords perio­
dically and replace if damaged.
Only use power cords that are
suitably marked for ouldooruse,
33. DO NOT OPERATE YOUR CHAIN
SAW near or around flammable
liquids or gases, whether in or out
of doors. An explosion and/or fire
may result.
34. This electric powered saw is
intend- ed for infrequent use by
home own- er's, cottagers and
campers, and for suchgeneral
applications such as clearing,
pruning, cutting firewood, etc. It is
not intended for prolonged use. If
the intended use involves
prolonged periods of ope- ration,
this may cause circulatory
problems in the user's hands due
to vibration. It may be appropriate
touse a saw having an
anti-vibration feature,
35. NEVER REMOVE, modify or make
inoperative any safety device
furnished with your unit.
36. Safety clothing required by your
safety organizations, government
regulations, or your employer
should be used; otherwise, snug
fitting clothing, safely footwear
safety chap, and hand and ear
protection should be worn.
37. When felling, keep at least two{2)
tree lengths between yourself and
your fellow workers.
38. All chain saw service, other than
the items listed in the user manual
safety and maintenance instructio­
ns, should be performed by
compe- tent chain saw personnel.
Do not attempt to repair it yourself;
there are no user serviceable parts
inside.
NOTE: Low-kickback saw chain has met
thekickback performance requirements
of ANSI B175.1'1991and is in accorda­
nce with CSA Z62.3. Do not use other
replacement chain unless it has met
these requirements for your specific
model,
39. DO NOT USE ANY OTHER CUTT­
ING ATTACHMENT OR ACCESS­
ORIES, Use only Pouian replacem­
ent parts and accessories, which
are designed specifically to enhan­
ce the performance and maximize
the safe operation of our products.
Failure to do so may cause poor
performance and possible injury.