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ARNING!
This chain
_--_
saw can be dangerous! Care-
less or improper use can cause
serious or even fatal injury.
Read
and understand
the
instruction
manual
before
using the chain saw.
Always wear appropriate
ear protection,
eye protection
and head protection.
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_
Always
use
two
hands
when
operatthg
the chain
saw.
WARNING!
Contacting the guide bar tip with any object
should be avoided; tip contact may cause the guide bar to
move suddenly upward and backward, which may cause se-
rious injury.
Measured
maximum
kickback
value without chain brake for the bar
and chain combination
on the label
,1_ WARNING:
Always
disconnect
spark plug wire and place wire where it can-
not contact spark
plug to prevent accidental
starting
when
setting
up, transporting,
ad-
justing
or making
repairs
except
carburetor
adjustments.
Because
a chain saw is a high-speed
wood-
cutting toot, special
safety precautions
must
be observed
to reduce the risk of accidents.
Careless
or improper
use of this tool can
cause serious
injury.
PLAN
AHEAD
• Read this manual
carefully untii you com-
pletely understand and can follow all safety
rules,
precautions,
and operating
instruc-
tions before attempting to use the unit.
• Restrict the use of your saw to adult users
who
understand
and can
follow
safety
rules, precautions,
and operating
instruc-
tions found in this manual.
• Wear protective
gear.
Always
use steel-
toed safety footwear
with
non-slip
soles;
snug-fitting
clothing;
heavy-duty,
non-slip
gloves;
eye
protection
such
as non-fog-
ging, vented goggles
or face screen;
an
approved
safety hard hat; and sound barrb
ers (ear plugs or mufflers)
to protect your
hearing.
Regular usersshould
havehear-
ing checked
regularly
as chain saw noise
can damage
hearing.
Secure
hair above
shoulder
length.
Hearing
Safety
Hat
Protection
_Eye
"_d_l
qMpiJ_
Protection
Snug
Fittin
Heavy Duty
Clothing
Gloves
Safety
Safety
Chaps
Shoes
Keep all parts of your body away from the
chain when the engine is running.
Keep children,
bystanders,
and animals
a
minimum
of 30 feet (10 meters)
away from
the work area.
Do not allow other peopte
or animals
to be near the chain saw when
starting
or operating
the chain saw.
Do not handle
or operate
a chain
saw
when you are fatigued, ill, or upset, or if you
have taken
alcohol,
drugs, or medication.
You must be in good physical
condition
and mentally
alert.
Chain
saw work
is
strenuous.
If you have any condition
that
might
be aggravated
by strenuous
work,
check with your doctor before operating
a
chain saw.