Poulan PR4016 Owner Manual - Page 4

SAFETY 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. STANDARDS This saw has been designed in accordance with: ANSI B175.1-2012 American National Standards for Gasoline-Powered Chain Saws - Safety Requirements CSA Z62.1-11 Chain Saws - Occupational Health and Safety CSA Z62.3-11 Chain Saw Kickback Occupational Health and Safety INTRODUCTION A chainsaw is a high‐speed wood‐cutting tool. Special safety precautions must be observed to reduce the risk of accidents. Failure to follow all safety rules and precautions can result in serious injury. If situations occur which are not covered in this manual, use care and good judgment. If you need assistance, contact your authorized service dealer or call consumer support. • Do not handle or operate a chainsaw 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. Chainsaw work is strenuous. If you have any condition that might be aggravated by strenuous work, check with your doctor before operating a chainsaw. • 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 retreat path. OPERATING YOUR SAW • Do not operate a chainsaw with one hand. Serious injury to the operator, helpers, bystanders or any combination of these persons may result from one‐handed operation. A chainsaw is intended for two‐handed use. • Operate the chainsaw only in a well‐ventilated outdoor area. • Do not operate saw from a ladder or in a tree. PLANNING AHEAD • Read this manual carefully until you completely understand and can follow all safety rules, precautions, and operating instructions before attempting to use the unit. • Restrict the use of your saw to adult users who understand and can follow safety rules, precautions, and operating instructions found in this manual. • Wear protective gear. Always use steel‐toed safety footwear with non‐slip soles; snug‐fitting clothing; safety chaps; heavy‐duty, non‐slip gloves; eye protection such as non‐fogging, vented goggles or face screen; an approved safety hard hat; and sound barriers (ear plugs or mufflers) to protect your hearing. Regular users should have hearing checked regularly as chainsaw noise can damage hearing. Secure hair above shoulder length. • Keep all parts of your body away from the chain when the engine is running. • 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 chainsaw when starting or operating the chainsaw. • 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. • 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 completed. • Stop the engine before setting the saw down. • Do not operate a chainsaw that is damaged, improperly adjusted, or not completely and securely assembled. Always replace bar, chain, hand guard, or chain brake immediately if it becomes damaged, broken or is otherwise removed. • Exposure to vibrations through prolonged use of gasoline powered hand tools could cause blood vessel or nerve damage in the fingers, hands, and joints of people prone to circulation disorders or abnormal swellings. Prolonged use in cold weather has been linked to blood vessel damage in otherwise healthy people. If symptoms occur such as numbness, pain, loss of strength, change in skin color or texture, or loss of feeling in the fingers, hands, or joints, discontinue the use of this tool and seek medical attention. An anti-vibration system does not guarantee the avoidance of these problems. Users who operate power tools on a continual and regular basis must monitor closely their physical condition and the condition of this tool. 4