Poulan PATRIOT EL-16 - Manual (Page 4)

MAINTAIN CONTROL
1. Keep a good. Arm grip on the saw with both
hands when the motor is running and don’t
let go. Figure 3. A firm grip can neutralize kick-
back and help you maintain control of the saw. Keep
the fingers of your left hand encircling and your left
thumb under the &ont handlehar. Keep your right
hand completely around the rear handle whether
your are right handed or left handed. Keep your left
arm straight with the elbow lacked.
2. Position your left hand on the front handle­
bar so it is in a straight line with yourrightbandon
the rear handle when making bucking cuts. Fig­
ure 3 . Never reverse right and left hand positions
for any type of cutting.
3. Stand tnth your weight evenly balanced on
both feet.
4. Stand slightly to the left side of the saw to
keep your body from being in a direct line
with the cutting chain. Figure 3.
6. Do not overreach. You could be drawn or thrown
offbalance and lose control of the saw.
6. Do not out above shoulder height. It is difficult
to maintain control of the saw above shoulder height
and places the chain dangerously close to your upper
WARNINGS AND SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS (cont.)
--------- ,-----------------------------1 carefiilly until
you completely understand and can follow all safety
rules, precautions, and operating instructions be­
fore attempting to operate the unit.
2. Restrict the use of your 81 2. Restrict the use of your saw to adults who un­
derstand and can follow safety rules, precautions,
and operating instructions found in this manual.
PLANAHEAD
1. W^]^ro^tlvegear^Figuro 4 ..Mwaysuse^steel-
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dothiim or jewelry; they can get caught in moving
parts. Wear protective hair covering to contain long
hair. Regular users should have nearing checked
regularly as chain saw noise con damage hearing.
2. Keep children, bystanders, and animals a
minimum of 30 ft (10 m) away from work area.
Do not allow other people or animals to be near the
chain saw or extension cord when starting or oper-
toed safety footwear with non-slip coles; snug-fitting
clothing; heavy-duty, non-slip gloves; sr''-*” ---------------------------
or similar eye protection such -
vented goggles or face screen; an trr-
hard hat; and sound barriers—ear ,
mufflers to protect your hearing. Do not W(
4. Do not attempt to ul _ .___________ _____„
bad weather conditions such as strong wind, elec­
trical storms, rain, snow, ice, etc., or at night.