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4. Wear safety glasses and hearing protection. 
Further protective equipment for head, hands, 
legs and feet is recommended. Adequate protec-
tiveclothingwillreducepersonalinjurybyying
debris or accidental contact with the saw chain.
5. Do not operate a chain saw in a tree. Operation 
of a chain saw while up in a tree may result in 
personalinjury.
6. Always keep proper footing and operate the 
chain saw only when standing on xed, secure 
and level surface. Slippery or unstable surfaces 
such as ladders may cause a loss of balance or 
control of the chain saw.
7. 
When cutting a limb that is under tension be alert 
for spring back.Whenthetensioninthewoodbres
is released the spring loaded limb may strike the 
operator and/or throw the chain saw out of control.
8. 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.
9. Carry the chain saw by the front handle with 
the chain saw switched off and away from your 
body. When transporting or storing the chain 
saw always t the guide bar cover. Proper 
handling of the chain saw will reduce the likelihood 
of accidental contact with the moving saw chain.
10. Follow instructions for lubricating, chain ten-
sioning and changing accessories. Improperly 
tensioned or lubricated chain may either break or 
increase the chance for kickback.
11. Keep handles dry, clean, and free from oil and 
grease. Greasy, oily handles are slippery causing 
loss of control.
12. Cut wood only. Do not use chain saw for pur-
poses 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.
13. Causes and operator prevention of kickback:
Kickback may occur when the nose or tip of the 
guidebartouchesanobject,orwhenthewood
closes in and pinches the saw chain in the cut. 
Tip contact in some cases may cause a sudden 
reverse reaction, kicking the guide bar up and 
back towards the operator. Pinching the saw chain 
along the top of the guide bar may push the guide 
bar rapidly back towards the operator. Either of 
these reactions may cause you to lose control of 
the saw which could result in serious personal 
injury.Donotrelyexclusivelyuponthesafety
devices built into your saw. As a chain saw user, 
you should take several steps to keep your cutting 
jobsfreefromaccidentorinjury.
Kickback is the result of tool misuse and/or incor-
rect operating procedures or conditions and can be 
avoided by taking proper precautions as given below:
• Maintain a rm grip, with thumbs and 
ngers encircling the chain saw handles, 
with both hands on the saw and position 
your body and arm to allow you to resist 
kickback forces. Kickback forces can be 
controlled by the operator, if proper precau-
tions are taken. Do not let go of the chain 
saw.
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• Do not overreach and do not cut above 
shoulder height. This helps prevent unin-
tended tip contact and enables better control 
of the chain saw in unexpected situations.
• Only use replacement bars and chains 
specied by the manufacturer. Incorrect 
replacement bars and chains may cause 
chain breakage and/or kickback.
• Follow the manufacturer’s sharpening 
and maintenance instructions for the saw 
chain. Decreasing the depth gauge height 
can lead to increased kickback.
14. Before starting work, check that the chain 
saw is in proper working order and that its 
condition complies with the safety regulations. 
Check in particular that:
• The chain brake is working properly;
• The run-down brake is working properly;
• Thebarandthesprocketcoveraretted
correctly;
• The chain has been sharpened and ten-
sioned in accordance with the regulations.
15. Do not start the chain saw with the chain cover 
being installed on it. Starting the chain saw with 
the chain cover being installed on it may cause 
the chain cover to thrown out forward resulting in 
personalinjuryanddamagetoobjectsaroundthe
operator.
16. Avoid dangerous environment. Don't use the 
tool in damp or wet locations or expose it to 
rain. Water entering the tool will increase the 
risk of electric shock.
17. Do not dispose of the battery(ies) in a re. The 
cell may explode. Check with local codes for 
possible special disposal instructions.
18. Do not open or mutilate the battery(ies). 
Released electrolyte is corrosive and may 
cause damage to the eyes or skin. It may be 
toxic if swallowed.
19. Do not charge battery in rain, or in wet 
locations.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
WARNING: DO NOT let comfort or familiarity 
with product (gained from repeated use) replace 
strict adherence to safety rules for the subject 
product. MISUSE or failure to follow the safety 
rules stated in this instruction manual may cause 
serious personal injury.
Important safety instructions for 
battery cartridge
1. Before using battery cartridge, read all instruc-
tions and cautionary markings on (1) battery 
charger, (2) battery, and (3) product using 
battery.
2. Do not disassemble battery cartridge.
3. If operating time has become excessively 
shorter, stop operating immediately. It may 
result in a risk of overheating, possible burns 
and even an explosion.