Poulan 358.351080 User Manual - Page 2

:":_:.; "i : ._':. . _. 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, ADJUSTING OR MAKING REPAIRS EXCEPT CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENTS. BECAUSE A CHAIN SAW IS A HIGH-SPEED WOOD-CUTflNG TOOL, SPECIAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS MUST BE OBSERVED TO REDUCE TIIE RISK OF ACCIDENTS. CARELESS OR IMPROPER USE OFTHIS TOOL CAN CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY. Hearing Protection_ _1_= "=_---- Safety Hat Snug __=.._ Fitting _---_..._ Clothing _'="__" Eye Protection Heavy Duty Gloves Safety Shoes _._ Safety Chaps J Figure1 KNOW YOUR SAW • Read your operator's manual carefully untilyou completely understandand can follow all safelyrules,precautionsa,nd operating_str_-'tions beforeattemptingto operatetheunit. • Restrict the use of your saw to adult users who understand and can followsafety rules,precautionsa, nd operating instructionsfound in this manual. PLAN AHEAD • Wear protectivegear Figure I Alwaysuse steel-toedsafety footwearwithnon-slipsoles;snug-f_1_clothingh;eavy duty, non-slipglo_s; eye protectionsuch as non-fogging, venteegogg=esor racescreen:an approvedsafetyhardhat; and sound barriers- ear plugs or mufflers to protectyour hearingRegularusersshouldhaveheating_ regular lyas chainsaw noisecandamage hearing ° Keepail parts of your body away from the chainwhen the engine is running • Keep children,bystanders, and animals a minimum of 30 feet (10 meters) away from the work area Do not allow olher oeople or animals to be near the cha_ saw whenstart- ingor operatingthe chainsaw. • Do not handle or operate s chain saw when you are fatigued, ilt, or upset,or if you havetaken alcohol, drugs, or medication. You mustbe in goodphysicalconditionand mentallyalert.Chainsaw work isstrenuousI.f you have any conditionthat m_ht be aggravatedbystrenuouswork,check with your doctorbeforeoperatinga chainsaw. • Do not attempt to use your chain saw during bad weather condi_onssuchas strongwind,rain,snow,ice, etc., or at night • Carefully plan your sawing operation in advance. Do not startcuttinguntilyouhavea clearworkarea, securefooting, and, ff you are fellingtrees,a plannedretreatpath. • Do not operete a chain sew that is damaged, irnpropedy adjusted, or not completely and securely assembled. Always replace the handguardImmediately ff it becomes damaged, broken,or is otherwise removed • Keep the handles dr_ clean, and free of oil or fuel mixture. • W'd_the engine stopped,hand carry the chain saw with the muffler away from your body,and t_ guide bar and chainto the rear,preferablycoveredwitha scabbard. FUEL HANDLING • Eliminate all sources of sparks or flames in the areas where fuel is mixed,poured, or stored Thare shouldbe no smoking, open flames, or wood that could cause sparks. Allow engine to coolbeforerefueling. • Mix and pour fuel in an outdoor areaon bare ground;store fuel in a cool, dry,w, ellventilatedplace;and usean approved, marked container for all fuel purposes. • Wipe up all fuel spills before starting saw. ° Move at least 10 feet (3 meters) from the fueling site before starting the engine. • DO not smoke while handling fuel or while operating the saw. • Turn the engine of_and let your saw cool |na noncom- bustibte area, not on dry leaves, straw,paper, etc Slowly remov_ fuel cap and refuelunit. • Store the unit and fuel in an area where fuel vaporscannot reach sparks or open flames from water heaters, electric" " motors or switches,furnaces, etc. SAFETY NOTICE Exposure to vibra.tionsthrough prolonged use of gasolinepowered hand tools could cause blood vessel or nerve damage in the fingem, hands, arm Iomts of people prone to Circulationdisordersor abnormal swellings. Prolonged use in cold weather has been linked to blood vessel damage in othen_se healthy people. If symptomsoccursuch as numbness, pain, loss of strength,change in skin color or texture, or loss of feelings in the fingers, hands or joints,discontinuethe use of this too_and seek medical attention. An anti-w'bration system does net guarantee the avoidance o_these problems.Users who operate power tools on a continualand regular basis must monitor ctoseiy their physical condition and the conditionof this unit. _1 ILTOMOEKANFOSR-TAHTISTESNYTMIOBNO!!L!TOBECPOOMINET AOLUETRITM!!P! OYROTUARNT SASFAEFTEYTYIS PINRVEOCLAVUETDIONS