Poulan 2100 - Manual (Page 4)

WARNINGS AND SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS (continued)
A 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;
Hearing
Protection
Snug
Fitting
Clothbg
Safety
Shoes
Safety Hat
Eye Protection
Heavy Duty Gloves
Figure 4
KNOW YOUR SAW
1. Read your operator’s manual carefully until
you completely imderstand and can follow all safety
rules, precautions, and operating instructions before
attempting to operate the unit.
2. 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
1. Wear protective gear. Figure 4. Always use
steel-toed safety footwear with non-slip soles; snug-
fitting clothing; heavy-duty, non-slip gloves; eye pro­
tection such as non-fop;ing, vented gobies or face
screen; an approved safety hard hat; ana sound har­
riers—ear plugs or mufflers to protect your hearing.
Reg^ilar users should have hearmg checked regularly
as chain saw noise can damage hearmg.
2. children, bystanders, and animals a
miTiimum 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
chainsaw.
3. Do not handle or operate a chain saw when
you are fatigued, ill, or wset, or if you are un­
der the influence of alcohol, drugs, or medica­
tion. You must be in good physiral condition and
mentally alert. Chain sawwork is strenuous. If you
have any condition that might be agi^vated by
strenuous work, check with your doctor before oper­
ating a chain saw.
4. Do not attempt to use your chain saw during
bad weather conditions such as strong wind, rain,
snow, ice, etc., or at night.
5. Careful^ plan your sawing operation in ad­
vance. Do not start cutting until you have a clear
work area, secure footing, and, ifyouarefellingtrees,
a planned retreat path.
AVOID REACTIVE FORCES
Pinch-Kickback and Pull-In occur when the chain
is suddenly stopped by being pinched, caught, or by
contacting a foreign object m the wood. This sudden
stopping of the chain results in a reversal of the chain force
used to cut wood and causes the sawto move in the opposite
direction of the chain rotation- Pinch-Kiekback drives
the saw straight hack toward the operator. Pull-In pulls
the saw away from the operator. Either reaction can result
in loss of control and possibly serious injury.
To avoid Pinch-Kickbaek:
1. Be extremely aware of situations or obstruc­
tions that can cause material to pinch the top of or
otherwise stop the chain.
2. Do not cut more than one log at a time.
3. Donot twist the saw as the bar is withdrawn from
an under-cut when bucking.
To avoid Pull-In:
1. Always begin cutting with the engine at full
throttle and the^saw housing against wood.
2. Use wedges made of plastic or wood, (never of
metal) to hold the cut open.
HANDLE FUEL WITH CAUTION
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Eliminate all sources of sparks or flame in the
areas where fuel is mixed, poui^d, or stored.
There should be no smoking, open flames, or work
that could cause sparks. Allow engine to cool before
refueling.
Mix and pour hiel 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.
IVipe up all fiiel spills before starting saw.
Move at least 10 feet (3 meters) from the fuel­
ing site before starting the engine.
Do not smoke while handling fuel or while op­
erating the saw*
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.
Store the unit and fuel in an area where fuel vapors
cannot reach sparks or open flames from water heat­
ers, electric motors or switches, furnaces, etc.
If situations occur which are not covered in this manued, use care and good judgment. Contact your Service
DecUer if you need assistance.