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SAFETY RULES

WARNING:

Always

disconnect

spark

plug wire and place wire where it cannot

contact spark plug to prevent accidental

starting when setting up, transporting, ad-

justing or making repairs except carburetor

adjustments.

Because a chain saw is a high-speed wood-

cutting tool, special safety precautions must

be observed to reduce the risk of accidents.

Careless or improper use of this tool can

cause serious injury.

PLAN AHEAD

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Read this manual carefully until you com-

pletely understand and can follow all safe-

ty rules, precautions, and operating in-

structions before attempting to use the

unit.

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Restrict the use of your saw to adult users

who understand and can follow safety

rules, precautions, and operating instruc-

tions found in this manual.

Snug

Fitting

Clothing

Safety

Shoes

Safety Chaps

Heavy Duty

Gloves

Eye

Protection

Hearing

Protection

Safety Hat

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Wear protective gear. Always use steel-

toed safety footwear with non-slip soles;

snug-fitting clothing; heavy-duty, non-slip

gloves; eye protection such as non-fog-

ging, vented goggles or face screen; an

approved safety hard hat; and sound bar-

riers (ear plugs or mufflers) to protect your

hearing. Regular users should have hear-

ing checked regularly as chain saw noise

can damage hearing. Secure hair above

shoulder length.

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Keep all parts of your body away from the

chain when the engine is running.

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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 chain saw when

starting or operating the chain saw.

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Do not handle or operate a chain saw

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. Chain saw

work is strenuous. If you have any condi-

tion that might be aggravated by strenu-

ous work, check with your doctor before

operating a chain saw.

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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 re-

treat path.

OPERATE YOUR SAW SAFELY

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Do not operate a chain saw with one

hand. Serious injury to the operator, help-

ers, bystanders or any combination of

these

persons

may

result

from

one-

handed operation. A chain saw is in-

tended for two-handed use.

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Operate the chain saw only in a well-venti-

lated outdoor area.

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Do not operate saw from a ladder or in a

tree, unless you are specifically trained to

do so.

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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.

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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 com-

pleted.

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Stop the engine before setting the saw

down.

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Be alert for springback when cutting a

limb that is under tension so you will not

be struck by the limb or saw when the ten-

sion in the wood fibers is released.

MAINTAIN YOUR SAW IN GOOD

WORKING ORDER

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Have all chain saw service performed by a

qualified service dealer with the exception

of the items listed in the maintenance sec-

tion of this manual. For example, if im-

proper tools are used to remove or hold

the flywheel when servicing the clutch,

structural damage to the flywheel can oc-

cur and cause the flywheel to burst.

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Make certain the saw chain stops moving

when the throttle trigger is released. For

correction, refer to “Carburetor Adjust-

ments.”

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Never modify your saw in any way. Use

only attachments supplied or specifically

recommended by the manufacturer.

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Keep the handles dry, clean, and free of

oil or fuel mixture.

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With the engine stopped, hand carry the

chain saw with the muffler away from your

body, and the guide bar and chain to the

rear, preferably covered with a scabbard.

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Keep fuel and oil caps, screws, and fas-

teners securely tightened.

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Use only Poulan or Poulan Pro accesso-

ries and replacement parts as recom-

mended.

HANDLE FUEL WITH CAUTION

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Do not smoke while handling fuel or while

operating the saw.

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Eliminate all sources of sparks or flame in

the areas where fuel is mixed or poured.

There

should

be

no

smoking,

open

flames, or work that could cause sparks.

Allow engine to cool before refueling.

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Mix and pour fuel in an outdoor area on

bare ground; store fuel in a cool, dry, well

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