Safety Rules - Craftsman 358.352161 Operator's Manual

SAFETY

RULES

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.

BECAUSE A CHAIN SAW IS A HIGH-SPEED WOOD-CUTI'ING

TOOL, SPECIAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

MUST BE OBSERVED TO REDUCETHE

RISK OF ACCIDENTS. CARELESS OR IMPROPER USE OFTHIS

TOOL CAN CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY.

Safety Chaps

Safety

Shoes

Figure I

KNOW YOUR SAW

• Read your operator's manual carefully until you com-

pletely understand and can follow all safety rules, pre-

cautions, and operating instructions before attempting to

operate 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.

PLAN AHEAD

• Wear protective gear. Figure 1. Always use steel-toed

safety footwear with non-slip soles; snug-fitting clothing;

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 muf-

flers to protect your hearing. Regular users should have

hearing checked-regularly

as chain saw noise can dam-

age. hearing.

° 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 chain saw

when starting or operating the chain saw.

• Do not handle or operate a chain saw 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. Chain saw work is strenu-

ous. If you haveany condition that might be aggravated

by strenuous work, check with your doctor before oper-

ating a chain saw.

• Do not attempt to use your chain saw during bad

weather conditions such as strong wind, rain, snow, ice,

etc., or at night.

° 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.

• Do not operate a chain saw that is damaged, improp-

erly adjusted, or not completely and securely assem-

bled. Always replace the handguard immediately

if it

becomes damaged, broken, or is otherwise removed.

• Keep the handles dry, clean, and free of oil or fuel

mixture.

• With the engine stopped, hand carry the chain saw

with the muffler away from your body, and the guide

bar and chain to the rear, preferably covered with a scab-

bard.

FUEL HANDLING

• Eliminate all sources of sparks or flames in the areas

where fuel is mixed, poured, or stored. There should

be no smoking, open flames, or wood that could cause

sparks. Allow engine to cool before refueling.

° Mix and pour fuel in an outdoor area on bare ground;

store fuel in a cool, dry, wel! ventilated place; and use an

approved, marked container for all fuel purposes.

• Wipe up all fuel spills before_tarting

saw.

• Move at least 10 feet (3 meter.s) from the fueling

site

before starting the engine,

_.

° Do not smoke while handling_fuel or while operating

the saw.

• Turn the engine off and let your saw cool in a non-

combustible area, not oh dry leaves, straw, paper, etc.

Slowly remove fue! cap and refuel unit.

° Store the unit and fuel in an area where fuel vapors can-

not reach sparks or open flames from water heaters,

electric motors or switches, furnaces, etc.

IExp

SAFETY

NOTICE

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osure to vibrations through prolonged use of gasoline powered hand tools could cause blood vessel or nerve damage in the fin-

gets, hands, and joints of people prone to c_rculat_ondisorders 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 feelings in the fingers, hands or joints, discontinue the use of this tool and seek medical attention° An anti-vibra-

lion 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 unit.

LOOK FOR THIS SYMBOLTO

POINT OUT IMPORTANT

SAFETY

PRECAUTIONS.

IT MEANS

- A'I-rENTION!!!

BECOME

ALERT!!!

YOUR SAFETY

IS INVOLVED.

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