Homelite UT34010 - Manual (Page 5)

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
PULL
PUSH
Fig. 3
■ Push and Pull - This reaction force is always
opposite to the direction the chain is moving where
wood contact is made. Thus, the operator must be
ready to control the PULL when cutting on the
bottom edge of the bar, and PUSH when cutting
along the top edge.
See Figure 3.
IN THE CUTTING/WORK AREA
■ Do not operate a chain saw in a tree, on a ladder,
or scaffold; this is extremely dangerous.
■ Keep ALL children, bystanders, visitors, and
animals out of the work area while starting or
cutting with the chain saw.
NOTE: The size of the work area depends on the
job being performed as well as the size tree or
work piece involved. For example, felling a tree
requires a larger work area than making bucking
cuts.
■ Never start cutting until you have a clear work
area, secure footing, and a planned retreat path
from the falling tree. Cluttered area invite injuries.
■ 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 near flammable liquids,
gases, or in any type of explosive atmosphere.
■ Use extreme caution when cutting small size brush
and saplings, because slender material may catch
the saw chain and be whipped toward you or pull
you off balance.
■ 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 force the chain saw. The job can be per-
formed better and safer at the rate for which it was
intended.
■ Always use the right product for your application.
The chain saw should be used for cutting wood
only. Never use the chain saw to cut plastic,
masonry or non-wood building materials.
■ Do not use the chain saw for purposes not in-
tended.
■ Store idle chain saw when not in use, chain saw
should be stored in a dry and high or locked area
out of the reach of children. When storing chain
saw, remove battery and place the scabbard on the
bar and chain or store the chain saw in a carry
case.
■ Remove the battery pack from the chain saw
before cleaning, servicing, storing, removing
material from the unit, changing accessories such
as the bar and chain, or when not in use.