5. For safe operation
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1. Never operate a chain saw when you are fatigued, ill, or upset, or under the
influence of medication that may make you drowsy, or if you are under the influence
of alcohol
or drugs.
2. Use safety footwear, snug fitting clothing and eye, hearing and head protection
devices. Use the vibration-proof glove.
3. Keep the saw chain sharp and
A dull chain will increase cutting time, and pressing a dull chain through wood will
increase the vibrations transmitted to your hands. A saw with loose components or
with damaged or worn AV buffers will also tend to have higher vibration levels.
4. Always use caution when handling fuel. Wipe up all spills and then move the chain
saw at least 3 m from the fueling point before starting the engine.
5. Eliminate all sources of sparks or flame (i.e. smoking, open flames, or work that can
cause sparks) in the areas where fuel is mixed, poured, or stored.
6. Do not smoke while handling fuel or while operating the chain saw.
7. Do not allow other persons to be near the chain saw when starting or cutting. Keep
bystanders and animals out of the work area. Children, pets and bystanders should
be a minimum of 10 m away when you start or operate the chain saw.
8. Never start cutting until you have a clear work area, secure footing, and a planned
retreat path from the falling tree.
9. Always hold the chain saw firmly with both hands when the engine is running. Use
a firm grip with thumb and fingers encircling the chain saw handles.
10. Keep all parts of your body away from the saw chain when the engine is running.
11. Before you start the engine, make sure the saw chain is not contacting anything.
12. Always carry the chain saw with the engine stopped the guide bar and saw chain
to the rear, and the muffler away from your body.
the saw, including the AV system, well maintained.
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