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,-. SAFETY RULES OPERATE YOUR SAW SAFELY • Do not operate a chain saw with one hand. Serious injuryto the operator, helpers,bystandersor any combinationof these persons may resultfrom one-handedoperation.A chain saw is intendedfor two-handeduse. • Operate the chain saw only in well-ventilated outdoor areas. • Do not operate saw from a ladder or in a tree, unless specificallytrained to do so. • Position all parts of your body to the left of cut and away from the chain when the engine is running. • Cut wood only. Do not use your saw to pry or shoveaway limbs,roots, or other objects. • 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 or kerr. • Use extreme caution when cutting small size brush and saplings. Slender materialcan catch the chain and be whipped toward you or pull you off balance. • Be alert for springback when cuttinga limbthat is under tensionso you will not be struck by the limb or saw when the tension in the wood fibers is released. • Do not put pressure on the saw at the end of a cut. Applyingpressure can cause you to lose controlwhen the cutis completed. • Stop.the engine before setting the saw down. • Keep fuel and oil caps, screws, and fasteners securely tightened. MAINTAIN YOUR SAW IN GOOD WORKING ORDER • Have all chain saw service performed by your Sears Service Center withthe exceptionof the itemslistedin the "Customer Responsibilitiess"ection of this manual. For example,if impropertoolsare used to remove or ho{dthe flywheelwhen servicingthe clutch, structuraldamage to the flywheelcan occurand cause the-flywheel to burst. • Make certain the chain stops moving when the throttle trigger is released, For correction,refer to 'Carburetor Adjustments." • Stop the saw if the chain strikes a foreign object. Inspectunitand repair or replace parts as necessary. • Disconnect the spark plug before performing any maintenance exceptfor carburetor adjustments. • Never modify your saw in any way. Use only SEARS ' accessories and replacementparts as recommended. TRANSPORTING AND STORAGE • Stop the unit before transporting. • Allow engine to cool, cover the guide bar and chain, and secure the unitbefore storing or transportingin a vehicle. • Emptyfuel tank before storing or transporting the unit. Use up any fuel left in the carburetor by starting the engineand letting the engine run until it stops. • Store unit and fuel in an area where fue! vaporscannot reach sparks or open flames from water heaters, electric motors or switches, furnaces, etc. • Store unit so the chain cannot accidentally cause injury. • Store the unit out of the r_ach of children. GUARD AGAINST KICKBACK - Kickback is a dangerous reaction that can lead to serious injury. KICKBACK WARNING: KICKBACK CAN OCCUR WHEN THE MOVING CHAIN CONTACTS AN OBJECT ATTHE UPPER PORTION OFTHETIP OFTHE GUIDE BAR OR WHEN THE WOOD CLOSES IN AND PINCHES THE CHAIN IN THE CUT. CONTACT AT THE UPPER PORTION OF THE TIP OF THE GUIDE BAR CAN CAUSE THE CHAIN TO DIG INTO THE OBJECT, WHICH STOPS THE CHAIN FOR AN INSTANT.THE RESULT IS A LIGHTNING FAST, REVERSE REACTION WHICH KICKS THE GUIDE BAR UP AND BACK TOWARD THE OPERATOR. IF THE CHAIN IS PINCHED ALONG THE TOP OF THE GUIDE BAR, THE GUIDE BAR CAN BE DRIVEN RAPIDLY BACK TOWARD THE OPERATOR. EITHER OFTHESE REACTIONS CAN CAUSE LOSS OF SAW CONTROL WHICH CAN RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY. DO NOT RELY ONLY ON THE SAFETY DEVICES PROVIDED WITH YOUR SAW. AS A CHAIN SAW USER, YOU MUST TAKE SPECIAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS TO HELP KEEP YOUR CUTTING JOBS FREE FROM ACCIDENT OR INJURY. ClearThe WorkingArea Figure 2 Figure 3 Kickback Path Avoid Obstructions -3 ¸-