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R ENGLISH 2050 2150 UL R For Occasional Use Only WARNING: Read and follow all Safety Rules and Operating Instructions before using this product. Failure to do so can result in serious injury. ADVERTENCIA: Lea el manual del operador y siga todas las advertencias e instrucciones de seguridad. El no hacerlo puede resultar en lesiones graves. AVERTISSEMENT: Lire le manuel de l’utilisateur et bien respecter tous les avertissements et toutes les instructions de sécurité. Tout défaut de le faire pourrait entraîner des blessures graves.
Electrolux Home Products North America Div. of WCI Outdoor Products, Inc. Augusta, GA 30907 E2001 WCI Outdoor Products, Inc. ESPAÑOL FRANÇAIS Electrolux Home Products North America Div. of WCI Outdoor Products, Inc. Mississauga, Ontario l5T 1K6 530088540 2/12/01 IDENTIFICATION OF SYMBOLS WARNING! This chain saw can be dangerous! Careless or improper use can cause serious or even fatal injury. Read and understand the Operator’s Manual before using the chain saw. Always use two hands when operating the chain saw. WARNING! Contacting the guide bar tip with any object should be avoided; tip contact may cause the guide bar to move suddenly upward and backward, which may cause serious injury. XX_ Measured maximum kickback value, without chain brake, for the bar and chain combination on the label. SAFETY RULES Always disconnect spark plug wire and place wire where it cannot contact spark plug to prevent accidental starting when setting up, transporting, adjusting or making repairs except carburetor adjustments. Because a chain saw is a high-speed woodcutting tool, special safety precautions must be observed to reduce the risk of accidents. Careless or improper use of this tool can cause serious injury. WARNING: Hearing Protection Snug Fitting Clothing Safety Hat Eye Protection Heavy Duty Gloves PLAN AHEAD Safety Shoes Safety Chaps S Read this manual carefully until you completely understand and can follow all safety rules, precautions, and operating instructions before attempting to use the unit. S Restrict the use of your saw to adult users who understand and can follow safety rules, precautions, and operating instructions found in this manual. 2 S Wear protective gear. Always use steeltoed 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 approved safety hard hat; and sound barriers (ear plugs or mufflers) to protect your hearing. Regular users should have hear- S S S S OPERATE YOUR SAW SAFELY ing checked regularly as chain saw noise can damage hearing. Secure hair above shoulder length. Keep all parts of your body away from the chain when the engine is running. Keep children, bystanders, and animals a minimum 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 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. Carefully plan your sawing operation in advance. Do not start cutting until you have a clear work area, secure footing, and, if you are felling trees, a planned retreat path. HANDLE FUEL WITH CAUTION S Keep the handles dry, clean, and free of oil or fuel mixture. S Keep fuel and oil caps, screws, and fasteners securely tightened. S Use only POULAN or POULAN PRO accessories and replacement parts as recommended. S Do not operate a chain saw with one hand. Serious injury to the operator, helpers, bystanders or any combination of these persons may result from one-handed operation. A chain saw is intended for two-handed use. S Operate the chain saw only in a well-ventilated outdoor area. S Do not operate saw from a ladder or in a tree. S Make sure the chain will not make contact with any object while starting the engine. Never try to start the saw when the guide bar is in a cut. S Do not put pressure on the saw at the end of the cut. Applying pressure can cause you to lose control when the cut is completed. S Stop the engine before setting the saw down. S Do not operate a chain saw that is damaged, improperly adjusted, or not completely and securely assembled. Always replace bar, chain, hand guard, or chain brake immediately if it becomes damaged, broken or is otherwise removed. S With the engine stopped, hand carry the chain saw with the muffler away from your body, and the guide bar and chain to the rear, preferably covered with a scabbard. S Do not smoke while handling fuel or while operating the saw. S Eliminate all sources of sparks or flame in the areas where fuel is mixed or poured.