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English 27 Front Handle Handle for the operator's left hand. # Rating Plate Contains the product's serial number. 3.2 Optional Features Optional features are not available on all models. The chain saw may be equipped with the follow‐ ing features: A B 1 2 1 0000097414_001 3 Manual Fuel Pump (A) 1 Manual Fuel Pump Circulates fuel to make starting easier. Quick Chain Adjuster (B) 1 Tensioning Gear Shifts the guide bar and tightens or loosens the saw chain on the guide bar. 2 Adjusting Wheel Permits precise adjustment of saw chain ten‐ sion. 3 Wingnut Tightens the chain sprocket cover to the chain saw. 4 Safety Symbols on the Product 4.1 Chain Saw The following safety symbols are found on the chain saw: To reduce the risk of injury, follow the specified safety precautions. Read and follow all safety precau‐ tions in the instruction manual. Improper use can lead to serious or fatal personal injury or property damage. 4 Safety Symbols on the Product To reduce the risk of serious per‐ sonal injury and hearing loss, always wear proper eye protec‐ tion, hearing protection and an approved protective helmet, 5.3. Avoid contact of the bar tip with any object. This can cause the bar to kick suddenly up and back, which may result in serious or fatal injury. Always use two hands to operate the saw, 6. 5 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 5.1 Intended Use WARNING ■ This chain saw is designed for cutting trees, branches and limbs. Use of the chain saw for operations different than intended could result in serious injury or death. - Cut wood only. For example, do not use chain saw for cutting metal, plastic or masonry. - Read and follow the operating and use instructions in this manual for approved applications and recommended working techniques. ■ Observe all applicable federal, state and local safety regulations, standards and ordinances. - When using a chain saw for logging pur‐ poses, for instance, refer to the OSHA regulations for "logging operations" at 29 Code of Federal Regulations 1910.266. ■ Improper use could result in personal injury or property damage, including damage to the chain saw. - Use the chain saw only as described in this manual. - Never attempt to modify or override the chain saw's controls or safety devices in any way. - Never use a chain saw that has been modified or altered from its original design. 5.2 Operator WARNING ■ Working with the chain saw can be strenuous. The operator must be in good physical condi‐ tion and mental health. To reduce the risk of personal injury from fatigue and loss of con‐ trol: 4 0458-200-8621-A