9.
Use Safety Glasses
Also use safety footwear; snug fitting clothing; protective gloves; hearing
and head protection.
Carry the chain saw by the front handle with the saw stopped, finger off
the switch, the guide bar and saw chain to the rear.
Inspect chain saw cords periodically and if damaged, have repaired by
authorized service facility.
Keep
cord
clear
of
the chain and operator at all
times. Never carry saw by the cord
or
pull
it
todisconnect from receptacle.
Keep cordfrom oilandsharp edges. Inspectextension cords periodically and
replace
if
damaged. Keep tools sharp and clean for better and safer perfor-
mance. Follow instructions for lubricating and changing accessories. Keep
handles dry, clean, and free from oil and grease.
Disconnectchainsaw when notinuse, before servicing, and when changing
accessories and attachments, such as saw chain and guard.
Use only extension cords intended for use outdoors and
so
marked.
Watch what you are doing. Use common sense. Do not operate chain saw
when youare tired. Keepallpartsofthe bodyaway fromthesaw chainwhen
the motor is operating. Before you start the saw, make sure the saw chain
is not contacting anything.
Before further use
of
the chain saw, a guard or other part that is damaged
should be carefully checked to determine that
it
will operate properly and
perform itsintendedfunction. Check for alignment of moving parts, binding
of movingparts, breakage of parts, mounting, and any other conditions that
may affect its operation. A guard or other part that is damaged should be
properly repairedor replaced by an authorized service center unless other-
wise indicatedelsewhere
in
this instructionmanual. Havedefectiveswitches
replaced by authorized service center.
Do
not use chain saw if switch does
notturn
it
onand off. Donotoperate a chainsaw that is damaged, improperly
adjusted, or isnot completely and securely assembled. Be sure that the saw
chain stops moving when the trigger is released.
WARNING: KICKBACK may occur when the nose or tip
of
the guide bar
touches an object, or when the wood closes
in
and pinches the saw chain
in
the cut. Tip contact
in
some cases may cause a lightning fast reverse
reaction, kickingthe guide bar upand back towards the operator. Pinching
the saw chain along the top of the guide bar may pushthe guide bar rapidly
back towards the operator. Either of these reactions may cause you tolose
controlof the saw whichcould result
in
serious injurytouser. The following
precautions should be followed to minimize kickback.
IO.
Carrying Saw
11.
Maintain Chain Saw With Care
12.
Disconnect Chain Saw
13.
Outdoor Use Extension Cords
14.
Stay Alert
15.
Check Damaged Parts
16.
Guard Against Kickback
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