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of the power tool for operations differ-
ent from those intended could result in
a hazardous situation.
Service
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Have your power tool serviced by
a qualified repair person using
only identical replacement parts.
This will ensure that the safety of the
power tool is maintained.
Chain saw safety warnings:
Keep all parts of the body away
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from the saw chain when the chain
saw is operating. Before you start
the chain saw, make sure the saw
chain is not contacting anything. A
moment of inattention white operating
chain saws may cause entanglement
of your clothing or body with the saw
chain.
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Always hold the chain saw with
your right hand on the rear handle
and your left hand on the front
handle. Holding the chain saw with a
reversed hand configuration increases
the risk of personal injury and should
never be done.
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Wear safety glasses and hear-
ing protection. Further protective
equipment for head, hands, legs
and feet is recommended. Adequate
protective clothing will reduce person-
al injury by flying debris or accidentaI
contact with the saw chain.
Do not operate a chain saw in a
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tree. Operation of a chain saw white
up in a tree may result in personal in
jury.
Always keep proper footing and
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operate the chain saw only when
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standing on fixed, secure and level
surface. Slippery or unstable surfaces
such as ladders may cause a loss of
balance or control of the chain saw.
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When cutting a branch that is un-
der tension be alert for spring back.
When the tension in the wood fibres is
released the spring loaded Iimb may
strike the operator and/or throw the
chain saw out of control.
•
Use extreme caution when cutting
brush and saplings. The slender
material may catch the saw chain and
be whipped toward you or pull you off
balance.
Carry the chain saw by the front
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handle with the chain saw switched
off and away from your body. When
transporting or storing the chain
saw always fit the guide bar cover.
Proper handling of the chain saw will
reduce the Iikelihood of accidentaI
contact with the moving saw chain.
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Follow instructions for lubricating,
chain tensioning and changing ac-
cessories.
Improperly tensioned or lubricated
chain may either break or increase the
chance for kickback.
•
Keep handles dry, clean, and free
from oil and grease. Greasy, oily
handles are slippery causing loss of
control.
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Cut wood only. Do not use chain
saw for purposes not intended. For
example: do not use chain saw for
cutting plastic, masonry or non-
wood building materials. Use of the
chain saw for operations different than
intended could result in a hazardous
situation