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Maintenance safety
○ Maintain the unit/machine according to recommended procedures.
○ Disconnect the spark plug before performing maintenance
except for carburetor adjustments.
○ Keep others away when making carburetor adjustments.
○ Use only genuine Tanaka replacement parts as recommended
by the manufacturer.
CAUTION
Do not disassemble the recoil starter. You may get a possibility
of personal injury with recoil spring.
WARNING
Improper maintenance could result in serious engine damage or
in serious personal injury.
Transport and storage
○ Carry the unit/machine by hand with the engine stopped and the
muffl er away from your body.
○ Allow the engine to cool, empty the fuel tank, and secure the
unit/machine before storing or transporting in a vehicle.
○ Empty the fuel tank before storing the unit/machine. It is
recommended that the fuel be emptied after each use. If fuel is
left in the tank, store so fuel will not leak.
○ Store unit/machine out of the reach of children.
○ Clean and maintain the unit carefully and store it in a dry place.
○ Make sure ignition switch is off when transporting or storing.
○ When transporting or storage, cover chain with guide bar cover.
If situations occur which are not covered in this manual, take care and
use common sense. Contact Tanaka dealer if you need assistance.
Pay special attention to statements preceded by the following words:
WARNING
Indicates a strong possibility of severe personal injury or loss of
life, if instructions are not followed.
CAUTION
Indicates a possibility of personal injury or equipment damage, if
instructions are not followed.
NOTE
Helpful information for correct function and use.
WARNING
KICKBACK DANGER (Fig. 1)
One of the most severe dangers when working with a chain saw is
the possibility of kickback. Kickback may occur when the upper tip
of the guide bar touches an object, or when the wood closes in and
pinches the saw chain in the cut. Tip contact in some cases may
cause a lightning fast reverse reaction, kicking the guide bar up and
back toward you. Pinching the saw chain along the top of the guide
bar may also push the guide bar rapidly back towards you. Either of
these reactions may cause you to lose control of the saw which could
result in serious personal injury. Even though your saw has safety
built into its design, you should not rely on these safety features
exclusively. Know where your bar tip is at all times. Kickback does
occur if you allow the kickback zone (1) of the bar to touch an object.
Do not use that area. Kickback from pinching is caused by a cut
closing and pinching the upper side of the guide bar. Study your cut
and make sure it will open as you cut through. Maintain control when
the engine is running by always keeping a fi rm grip on the saw with
your right hand on the rear handle, your left hand on the front handle
and your thumbs and fi ngers encircling the handles. Always hold the
saw with both hands during operation and cut at high engine speed.
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