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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Donotexposethechainsawtorain.
Donotusethechainsawindamporwetlocations.
Stay alert and pay attention to what you are doing.
Keep all parts of your body away from the saw chain when the unit is running.
Alwayscarrythechainsawbythefronthandlewiththebatteryremovedandtheguidebarand
saw chain positioned to the rear.
Never let anyone use your chainsaw who has not received adequate instructions in its proper
use. This applies to rentals as well as privately owned saws.
Beforeyoustarttheunit,makesurethesawchainisnotcontactinganyobject.
Stop the chain saw before setting it down.
Maintaintheunitwithcare.Keepthecuttingedgesharpandcleanforbestperformanceand
toreducetheriskofinjury.Followinstructionsforlubricatingandchangingaccessories.
Keephandlesdry,clean,andfreeofoilandgrease.
thechainsawhandles.Seriousinjurytotheoperator,helpers,bystanders,oranycombination
of these persons may result from one-handed operation. A chainsaw is intended for two-
handed use.
Avoidbodycontactwithgroundedsurfacessuchasmetalpipesandwirefences.Thereisan
increased risk of electric shock if your body is grounded.
Do not operate a chainsaw that is damaged, improperly adjusted, or not completely and
securely assembled. Chain should slow to a stop when the trigger switch is released. If the
chaincontinuestoturnafterthetriggerswitchhasbeenreleased,havetheunitservicedby
your nearest LawnMaster service dealer.
Check for damaged parts, misalignment or binding of moving parts, broken parts and
mountings, and any other condition that may affect the operation of the tool.
All chainsaw service, other than the items listed in the operation and maintenance sections,
should be performed by your nearest LawnMaster service dealer.
Always maintain a proper stance.
Donotusechainsawifswitchdoesnotturnitonandoff.Havedefectiveswitchreplacedby
authorized service centre.
Do not adapt your chainsaw to a bow guide or use it to power any attachments or devices not
listed for the saw.
Disconnectchainsawfrompowersupplywhennotinuse,beforeservicing,andwhenmaking
adjustments and changing attachments, such as saw chain and guard.
Do not cut vines and/or small underbrush.
Do not operate a chainsaw in a tree, on a ladder, or on scaffolding.Doingsoisextremely
dangerous.
NOTE:Thesizeoftheworkareadependsonthejobbeingperformedaswellasthesizeofthetreeor
workpieceinvolved.Forexample,fellingatreerequiresalargerworkareathanmakingbuckingcuts.
