Stihl 056 Instruction Manual - Page 14

Cutting instructions Always hold the saw firmly with both hands when the engine is running. Place your left hand on front handle bar and your right hand on rear handle and throttle control. Wrap your fingers tightly around the handle 'bars, keeping the handle bar cradled between your thumb and forefinger. With your hands in this position, you can best oppose and absorb the push, pUll and kickback forces of your saw without having it slip out of your grip. See page 9. Make sure your chain saw handle and grip are in good condition and free of moisture, pitch, oil or grease. Warning! 1. Do not cut any material other than wood or wooden objects. 2. Use your chain saw for cutting only. It is not designed for prying or shoveling away limbs, roots or other objects. "- 3. When sawing, make sure that the saw chain does not touch any foreign materials such as rocks, nails and the like. Such objects may be flung off, damage the saw chain or cause the saw to kick back. Always maintain a firm foothold. Warning! Never work on a ladder, in a tree or on any other insecure support. Never use the saw overhead or with 12 one hand.