Poulan PL914 Owner Manual - Page 6

ÀDPPDEOHOLTXLGVJDVHVRUGXVW Power tools create sparks which may ignite the dust or fumes. • Keep children and bystanders away while operating a power tool. Distractions can cause you to lose control. ELECTRICAL SAFETY • Power tool plugs must match the outlet. Never modify the plug in any way. Do not use any adapter plugs with grounded power tools.8QPRGL¿HGSOXJV and matching outlets will reduce risk of electric shock. • Avoid body contact with grounded surfaces such as pipes, radiators, ranges and refrigerators. There is an increased risk of electric shock if your body is grounded. • Do not expose power tools to rain or wet conditions. Water entering a power tool will increase the risk of electric shock. • Do not abuse the cord. Never use the cord for carrying, pulling or unplugging the power tool. Keep cord away from heat, oil, sharp edges or moving parts. Damaged or entangled cords increase the risk of electric shock. • When operating a power tool outdoors, use an extension cord suitable for outdoor use. Use of a cord suitable for outdoor use reduces the risk of electric shock. • If operating a power tool in a damp location is unavoidable, use a ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) protected supply. Use of an GFCI reduces the risk of electric shock. PERSONAL SAFETY • Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use common sense when operating a power tool. Do not use a power tool while you are tired or under WKHLQÀXHQFHRIGUXJVDOFRKRORUPHGLFDWLRQ A moment of inattention while operating power tools may result in serious personal injury. ‡ 8VHSHUVRQDOSURWHFWLYHHTXLSPHQW$OZD\VZHDU eye protection. Protective equipment such as dust mask, nonskid safety shoes, hard hat, or hearing protection used for appropriate conditions will reduce personal injuries. • Prevent unintentional starting. Ensure the switch is in the off-position before connecting to power source and/or battery pack, picking up or carrying the tool.&DUU\LQJSRZHUWRROVZLWK\RXU¿QJHURQWKH switch or energizing power tools that have the switch on invites accidents. • Remove any adjusting key or wrench before turning the power tool on. A wrench or a key left attached to a rotating part of the power tool may result in personal injury. • Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at all times. This enables better control of the power tool in unexpected situations. • Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry. Keep your hair, clothing and gloves away from moving parts. Loose clothes, jewelry or long hair can be caught in moving parts. • If devices are provided for the connection of dust extraction and collection facilities, ensure these are connected and properly used. Use of dust collection can reduce dust-related hazards. POWER TOOL USE AND CARE • Do not force the power tool. Use the correct power tool for your application. The correct power tool will do the job better and safer at the rate for which it was designed. • Do not use the power tool if the switch does not turn it on and off. Any power tool that cannot be controlled with the switch is dangerous and must be repaired. • Disconnect the plug from the power source and/ or the battery pack from the power tool before making any adjustments, changing accessories, or storing power tools. Such preventive safety measures reduce the risk of starting the power tool accidentally. • Store idle power tools out of the reach of children and do not allow persons unfamiliar with the power tool or these instructions to operate the power tool. Power tools are dangerous in the hands of untrained users. • Maintain power tools. Check for misalignment or binding of moving parts, breakage of parts and any other condition that may affect the power tools operation. If damaged, have the power tool repaired before use. Many accidents are caused by poorly maintained power tools. • Keep cutting tools sharp and clean. Properly maintained cutting tools with sharp cutting edges are less likely to bind and are easier to control. • Use the power tool, accessories and tool bits etc., in accordance with these instructions and in the manner intended for the particular type of power tool, taking into account the working conditions and the work to be performed. Use of the power tool for operations different from those intended could result in a hazardous situation. SERVICE D +DYH\RXUSRZHUWRROVHUYLFHGE\DTXDOL¿HGUHSDLU person using only identical replacement parts. This will ensure that the safety of the power tool is maintained. CHAIN SAW SAFETY WARNINGS • Keep all parts of the body away from the saw chain when the chain saw is operating. Before you start the chain saw, make sure the chain is not contacting anything. A moment of inattention while operating chain saws may cause entanglement of your clothing or body with the saw chain. • Always hold the chain saw with your right hand on the rear handle and your left hand on the front handle. Holding the chain saw with a reversed hand FRQ¿JXUDWLRQLQFUHDVHVWKHULVNRISHUVRQDOLQMXU\DQG should never be done. • Hold the power tool by insulated gripping surfaces only, because the saw chain may contact hidden wiring or its own cord. Saw chains contacting a live wire may make exposed metal parts of the power tool live and could give the operator an electric shock. • Wear safety glasses and hearing protection. )XUWKHUSURWHFWLYHHTXLSPHQWIRUKHDGKDQGV legs and feet is recommended. Adequate protective FORWKLQJZLOOUHGXFHSHUVRQDOLQMXU\E\À\LQJGHEULVRU accidental contact with the saw chain. • Do not operate a chain saw in a tree. Operation of a chain saw while up in a tree may result in personal injury. • Always keep proper footing and operate the chain VDZRQO\ZKHQVWDQGLQJRQ¿[HGVHFXUHDQGOHYHO surface. Slippery or unstable surfaces such as ladders may cause a loss of balance or control of the chain saw. • When cutting a limb that is under tension be alert for spring back.:KHQWKHWHQVLRQLQWKHZRRG¿EHUV is released the spring loaded limb may strike the RSHUDWRUDQGRUWKURZWKHFKDLQVDZRXWRIFRQWURO • Use extreme caution when cutting brush and 6