Poulan 3300 - Manual (Page 4)

SPECIAL SAFETY SECTION (continued)
A warning
Because a chain saw is a high-speed wood-cutting tool, special safety precautions must
be observed to reduce the risk of personal accidents. Careless or improper use can
cause serious injury.
SNUG
FITTING I
CLOTHING
SAFETY HAT
HEARING PROTECTION
EYE PROTECTION
HEAVY DUTY GLOVES
SAFETY CHAPS
SAFETY
SHOES
Figure 4
KNOW YOUR SAW
1. Read yourOperator’s Manual carefully until you com­
pletely understand and follow all safety rules and operating
instructions before attempting to operate the saw.
2. Restrict the use of your saw to adult users who under­
stand and follow the safety rules, precautions, and
operating instructions in this manual­
PLAN AHEAD
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Wear personal protective gear. Figure 4. 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 ap­
proved 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.
Keep children, bystanders, and animals out of the
work area—a minimum of 30 feet (10 meters).
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
strenuous. If you have any condition that might be
aggravated by strenuous work, check with your doctor
before operating a chain saw.
Do not attempt to use your chain saw during bad
weather conditions
such as strong wind, rain, snow,
etc, or at night.
Plan you sawing operation carefully In advance. Do not
start cutting until you have a clear work area, secure
footing, and if you are felling trees, aplanned 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 in the wood.
This results in a
reversal of the chain force used to cut wood and causes the saw
to move in the opposite direction of chain rotation. Pinch-
Kickback
drives the saw straight back toward the operator.
PuW-'m pulls the saw away from the operator. Either reaction
can result in loss of control and possible serious injury.
To avoid Pinch-Kickback:
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Be extremely aware of situations or obstructions
that can cause material to pinch the top of or other­
wise stop the chain.
Do not cut more than one log at a time.
Do not 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 frame lor spur against the wood.
2. Use wedges made of plastic or wood, (never of metal)
to hold the cut open.
HANDLE FUEL WITH CAUTION
Eliminate all sources of sparks or flame in the areas
where fuel is mixed, poured, or stored.
There should
be no smoking, open flames, or work that could cause
sparks.
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 fuel.
Wipe up all spilled fuel before starting your saw.
Move at least 10 feet (3 meters) away from fuel and
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 on dry leaves, straw, paper, etc.
Slowly remove the fuel tank cap and refuel the unit.
Store tool and fuel in an area where fuel vapors can­
not reach sparks or open flames from water heaters,
electric motors or switches, furnaces, etc.
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