Poulan PL3314 Manual De Instrucciones página 4

WARNING! Always disconnect spark plug wire and place wire where it cannot contact spark plug to
prevent accidental starting when setting up, transporting, adjusting or making repairs except carburetor
adjustments.
STANDARDS
This saw has been designed in accordance with:
ANSI B175.1-2012 American National Standards
for Gasoline-Powered Chain Saws - Safety
Requirements
CSA Z62.1-11 Chain Saws – Occupational Health
and Safety
CSA Z62.3-11 Chain Saw Kickback Occupational
Health and Safety
INTRODUCTION
A chainsaw is a high‐speed wood‐cutting tool.
Special safety precautions must be observed to
reduce the risk of accidents.
Failure to follow all safety rules and precautions
can result in serious injury.
If situations occur which are not covered in this
manual, use care and good judgment. If you need
assistance, contact your authorized service dealer
or call consumer support.
PLANNING AHEAD
• Read this manual carefully until you completely
understand and can follow all safety rules,
precautions, and operating instructions 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 instructions found in
this manual.
• Wear protective gear. Always use steel‐toed
safety footwear with non‐slip soles; snug‐fitting
clothing; safety chaps; heavy‐duty, non‐slip
gloves; eye protection such as non‐fogging,
vented goggles or face screen; an approved
safety hard hat; and sound barriers (ear plugs
or mufflers) to protect your hearing. Regular
users should have hearing checked regularly as
chainsaw noise can damage hearing. Secure
hair above shoulder length.
• 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 people or animals
to be near the chainsaw when starting or
operating the chainsaw.
SAFETY
• Do not handle or operate a chainsaw 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.
Chainsaw work is strenuous. If you have any
condition that might be aggravated by
strenuous work, check with your doctor before
operating a chainsaw.
• Carefully plan your sawing operation in
advance. Do not start cutting until you have a
clear work area, secure footing, and, if you are
felling trees, a planned retreat path.
OPERATING YOUR SAW
• Do not operate a chainsaw with one hand.
Serious injury to the operator, helpers,
bystanders or any combination of these
persons may result from one‐handed operation.
A chainsaw is intended for two‐handed use.
• Operate the chainsaw only in a well‐ventilated
outdoor area.
• Do not operate saw from a ladder or in a tree.
• Make sure the chain will not make contact with
any object while starting the engine. Never try
to start the saw when the guide bar is in a cut.
• Do not put pressure on the saw at the end of
the cut. Applying pressure can cause you to
lose control when the cut is completed.
• Stop the engine before setting the saw down.
• Do not operate a chainsaw that is damaged,
improperly adjusted, or not completely and
securely assembled. Always replace bar, chain,
hand guard, or chain brake immediately if it
becomes damaged, broken or is otherwise
removed.
• Exposure to vibrations through prolonged use
of gasoline powered hand tools could cause
blood vessel or nerve damage in the fingers,
hands, and joints of people prone to circulation
disorders or abnormal swellings. Prolonged use
in cold weather has been linked to blood vessel
damage in otherwise healthy people. If
symptoms occur such as numbness, pain, loss
of strength, change in skin color or texture, or
loss of feeling in the fingers, hands, or joints,
discontinue the use of this tool and seek
medical attention. An anti-vibration system
does not guarantee the avoidance of these
problems. Users who operate power tools on a
continual and regular basis must monitor
closely their physical condition and the
condition of this tool.
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