SAFETY RULES
condition that might be aggravated by
WARNING: When using electric
gardening appliances, basic safety
precautions must always be followed
to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock,
and serious injury. Read and follow all
instructions.
strenuous work, check with doctor be-
fore operating.
Watch what you are doing. Use com-
mon sense.
S
Donotstartcuttinguntil youhaveaclear
workarea,securefooting, andespecial-
ly if you are felling a tree, a retreat path.
Keep work area clean.
WARNING:
Always
disconnect
power source when making repairs, ad-
justments, and when changing accesso-
ries and attachments such as saw bar,
chain or guards.
OPERATE YOUR SAW SAFELY
S Do not operate with one hand. Serious
injury to the operator, helpers, or by-
standers may result from one-handed
operation. A chain saw is intended for
two-handed use.
Because a chain saw is a high-speed
woodcutting tool,
special precautions
must be observed to reduce risk of acci-
dents. Careless or improper use of this
tool can cause serious injury.
S Do not operate saw froma ladderor ina
tree.
S Make sure the chain will not make con-
tact with any object while starting the
saw. Never start the saw when the
guide bar is in a cut.
PLAN AHEAD
S Restrict the use of your saw to adult us-
ers who understand and can follow the
safety rules, precautions, and operating
instructions found in this manual.
S Dress properly. Wear protective gear.
Always use steel-toed safety footwear
with non-slip soles; snug-fitting clothing;
heavy-duty, non-slip gloves; eyeprotec-
S Do not force chain saw. It will do the job
better and safer at the rate for which it
was intended.
S Do not put pressure on the saw, espe-
cially at the end of the cut. Doing so can
causeyoutolosecontrol whenthecutis
completed.
S Stop the saw before setting it down.
S Hand carry saw only when motor is
stopped. Carry the chain saw by the
fronthandlewiththesawstopped,finger
off the switch, the guide bar and saw
chain to the rear.
tion
such as non-fogging, vented
goggles or face screen; an approved
safety hard hat; and sound barriers (ear
plugs or mufflers) to protect your hear-
ing. Regular users should have hearing
checked regularly as chain saw noise
can damage hearing.
S Secure hair above shoulder length. Do
not wear loose clothing or jewelry; they
can get caught in moving parts.
S Use the right tool, cut wood only. Don’t
usechainsaw forpurpose notintended;
forexample,don’tusechainsawforcut-
tingplastic,masonry, non-woodbuilding
materials.
Safety Hat
Hearing
Eye
Protection
Protection
Snug
Do not operate a chain saw that is dam-
aged, improperly adjusted, or not com-
S
Fitting
Heavy Duty
Clothing
Gloves
pletely and securely assembled.
Al-
ways replace bar, chain, hand guard, or
other parts immediately if they become
damaged, broken, or are otherwise re-
moved.
Safety Chaps
Safety
Shoes
S Inspect chain saw cords periodically
and if damaged, have repaired by an
authorized service dealer.
S Keep all parts of your body away from
the chain when saw is running.
MAINTAIN YOUR SAW IN GOOD
S Keep children away. Do not let visitors WORKING ORDER
contact chain saw or extension cord. All S Have all chain saw service performed
visitors should be kept at least 30 feet
by an authorized service dealer except
the items listed in the MAINTENANCE
section of this manual.
(10
meters) away from work area.
S Do not handle or operate a chain saw
whenyouarefatigued, ill,upset,orifyou S Make certain saw chain stops moving
have taken alcohol, drugs, or medica- when trigger switch is released.
tion. You must be in good physical con- S Keep the handles dry and clean and
ditionand mentallyalert. Ifyou haveany free from oil and grease.
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| Categories | Chainsaw Manuals, Poulan Pro Chainsaw Manuals |
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| Tags | Poulan Pro PP300E |
| Model Year | 2003 |
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| Document Type | Owner's Manual |
| Language | English |
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