Poulan 210 - Manual (Page 3)

WARNINGS AND SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
CAUTION: ALWAYS DISCONNECT SPARK PLUG WIRE AND PLACE WIRE WHERE IT CANNOT
CONTACT SPARK PLUG TO PREVENT ACCIDENTAL STARTING WHEN SETTING UP, TRANS­
PORTING, ADJUSTING OR MAKING REPAIRS EXCEPT CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENTS.
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WARNING:
BECAUSE A CHAIN SAW IS A HIGH-SPEED WOOD-CUTTING TOOL, SPECIAL SAFETY PRECAU­
TIONS MUST BE OBSERVED TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ACCIDENTS. CARELESS OR IMPROPER
USE OF THIS TOOL CAN CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY.
. Read your operator’s manual carefully until you
completely understand and can follow all safety rules,
precautions,
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.
THIS SAW IS FOR OCCASIONAL USE ONLY.
4. Do not handle or operate a chain saw when you
are fatigued, ill, upset, or if you have taken alco­
hol, drugs, or medication. You must be in good
physical condition and mentally alert. Chain saw
work is strenuous. If you have any condition that
might be aggravated by strenuous work, check with
your doctor before operating a chain saw.
5. Do not attempt to use your chain saw during bad
weather conditions such as strong wind, rain, snow,
ice, etc., or at night.
6. 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.
7. Do not operate a chain saw that is damaged,
improperly adjusted, or not completely and
securely assembled. Always replace the handguard
immediately if it becomes damaged, broken, or is
otherwise removed.
8. Keep the handles dry, clean, and free of oil or fuel
mixture.
9. Hand carry with the engine stopped, muffler away
from your body, and the guide bar and chain to the
rear and covered preferably with a scabbard.
PLAN AHEAD
1. 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 mufflers to protect your hearing. Regular
users should have hearing checked regularly as chain
saw noise can damage hearing.
2. Keep all parts of your body away from the saw
chain when the engine is running.
3. Keep children, bystanders, and animals a mini­
mum 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 cutting with chain saw.
FUEL HANDLING
1. 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 work that could
cause sparks. Allow engine to cool before refueling.
2. Mix and pour fuel in an outdoor area on bare
ground; store fuel in a cool, dry, well ventilated
place; and use an approved, marked container for all
fuel purposes.
3. Wipe up all fuel spills before starting saw.
4. Move at least 10 feet (3 meters) from the fueling
site before starting the engine.
5. Do not smoke while handling fuel or while operat­
ing the saw.
6. Turn the engine off and let your saw cool in a non­
combustible area, not on dry leaves, straw, paper,
etc. Slowly remove fuel cap and refuel unit.
7. Store the unit and fuel in an area where fuel vapors
cannot reach sparks or open flames from water
heaters, electric motors or switches, furnaces, etc.
SAFETY NOTICE
Exposure to vibration through prolonged use of gasoline powered hand tools could cause blood vessel or nerve damage in
the fingers, hands, and joints of people prone to circulation disorders 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 feeling in the fingers, hands or joints, discontinue the use of this tool and
seek medical attention. An anti-vibration system does not guarantee the avoidance of these problems. Users who operate
power tools on a regular basis must monitor closely their physical condition and the condition of this unit
LOOK FOR THIS SYMBOL TO POINT OUT IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS. IT MEANS
“ATTENTION! BE ALERT! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED!”