SAFETY RULES
ditionand mentallyalert.Ifyou haveany
WARNING: When using electric
gardening appliances, basic safety pre-
cautions must always be followed to re-
duce the risk of fire, electric shock, and
serious injury. Read and follow all
instructions.
condition that might be aggravated by
strenuous work, check with doctor be-
fore operating.
Watch what you are doing. Use com-
mon sense.
Donotstartcuttinguntilyouhaveaclear
workarea,securefooting,andespecial-
ly if you are felling a tree, a retreat path.
Keep work area clean.
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.
S Do notoperate saw froma ladderorina
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.
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 ofthe cut.Doing so can
causeyoutolosecontrolwhenthecutis
completed.
S
WARNING:
Always
disconnect
power source when making repairs, ad-
justments, and when changing accesso-
ries and attachments such as saw bar,
chain or guards.
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.
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 cloth-
ing; 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 pro-
tect your hearing. Regular users
should have hearing checked regular-
ly as chain saw noise can damage
hearing.
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.
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
S
Do notoperate a chain saw that is dam-
aged, improperly adjusted, or not com-
Snug
Fitting
Heavy Duty
Gloves
Clothing
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
contact chain saw or extension cord.All
visitors should be kept at least 30 feet
WORKING ORDER
S
Have all chain saw service performed
by an authorized service dealer except
(10
meters) away from work area.
the items listed in the
section of this manual.
MAINTENANCE
S Do not handle or operate a chain saw
whenyouarefatigued,ill,upset,orifyou
have taken alcohol, drugs, or medica-
tion. You must be in good physical con-
S
Make certain saw chain stops moving
when trigger switch is released.
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| Categories | Chainsaw Manuals, Poulan Pro Chainsaw Manuals |
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| Tags | Poulan Pro PP400E |
| Model Year | 2006 |
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| Document Type | Owner's Manual |
| Language | English |
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