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Kickback Safety Features
WARNING: The following features are included
on your saw to help reduce the hazard of kickback;
however such features will not totally eliminate this
dangerous reaction. As a chain saw user do not rely
only on safety devices. You must follow all safety
precautions, instructions, and maintenance in this
manual to help avoid kickback and other forces which
can result in serious injury.
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Reduced‑Kickback Guide Bar, designed with a small radius
tip which reduces the size of the kickback danger zone on
bar tip. A reduced ‑ kickback guide bar is one which has
been demonstrated to significantly reduce the number and
seriousness of kickbacks when tested in accordance with
safety requirements for electric chain saws.
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Low‑Kickback Chain, designed with a contoured depth
gauge and guard link which deflect kickback force
and allow wood to gradually ride into the cutter. A
low‑kickback chain is a chain which has met kickback
performance requirements of ANSI B175.1–2012.
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Do not operate chain saw while in a tree, on a ladder, on a
scaffold, or from any unstable surface.
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Hold tool by insulated gripping surfaces when performing
an operation where the cutting tool may contact hidden
wiring. Contact with a "live" wire will make exposed metal
parts of the tool "live" and shock the operator.
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Do not attempt operations beyond your capacity or
experience. Read thoroughly and understand completely all
instructions in this manual.
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Before you start chain saw, make sure saw chain is not
contacting any object.
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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 two‑handed
use only.
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Keep the handles dry, clean, and free of oil or grease.
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Do not allow dirt, debris, or sawdust to build up on the
motor or outside air vents.
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Stop the chain saw before setting it down.
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Do not cut vines and/or small under brush.
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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.
Additional Safety Information
WARNING: Never modify the power tool or any part of
it. Damage or personal injury could result.
WARNING: ALWAYS use safety glasses. Everyday
eyeglasses are NOT safety glasses. Also use face or
dust mask if cutting operation is dusty. ALWAYS WEAR
CERTIFIED SAFETY EQUIPMENT:
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ANSI Z87.1 eye protection (CAN/CSA Z94.3),
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ANSI S12.6 (S3.19) hearing protection,
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NIOSH/OSHA/MSHA respiratory protection.
WARNING: Some dust created by power sanding,
sawing, grinding, drilling, and other construction
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activities contains chemicals known to the State
of California to cause cancer, birth defects or
other reproductive harm. Some examples of these
chemicals are:
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lead from lead‑based paints,
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crystalline silica from bricks and cement and other
masonry products, and
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arsenic and chromium from
chemically‑treated lumber.
Your risk from these exposures varies, depending on
how often you do this type of work. To reduce your
exposure to these chemicals: work in a well ventilated
area, and work with approved safety equipment, such
as those dust masks that are specially designed to filter
out microscopic particles.
Wear protective clothing and wash exposed areas
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with soap and water. Allowing dust to get into your
mouth, eyes, or lay on the skin may promote absorption
of harmful chemicals. Direct particles away from face
and body.
Use the appropriate dust extractor vacuum to remove
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the vast majority of static and airborne dust. Failure
to remove static and airborne dust could contaminate the
working environment or pose an increased health risk to
the operator and those in close proximity.
Use clamps or other practical ways to secure and
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support the workpiece to a stable platform. Holding
the work by hand or against your body is unstable and may
lead to loss of control and injury.
Air vents often cover moving parts and should be
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avoided. Loose clothes, jewelry or long hair can be caught
in moving parts.
CAUTION: When not in use, place tool on its
side on a stable surface where it will not cause
a tripping or falling hazard. Some tools with large
battery packs will stand upright on the battery pack
but may be easily knocked over.
Safety Of Others
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If the power cord is damaged, it must be replaced
by a distributor or Service Center Authorized by the
manufacturer.
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Children must be supervised to ensure that they do not play
with the tool.
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This tool is not intended for use by persons (including
children) with reduced physical, sensory and mental
capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless
they have been given supervision or instruction regarding
use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.
The label on your tool may include the following symbols. The
symbols and their definitions are as follows:
V .......................... volts
Hz ........................hertz
min ......................minutes
or DC ......direct current
....................... Class I Construction
(grounded)
.../min .............. per minute
BPM .................... beats per minute
IPM ..................... impacts per minute
OPM .................... oscillations per minute
RPM .................... revolutions per minute
sfpm ................... surface feet per minute
SPM .................... strokes per minute
A ......................... amperes
W ........................ watts