Work Area Precautions
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Cut only wood or materials made from wood; do not cut sheet metal, plastics,
masonry, or non-wood building materials.
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Never allow children to operate the chain saw.
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Allow no person to use this chain saw who has not read this Operator's Manual or
received adequate instructions for the safe and proper use of this chain saw.
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Always work within calling distance of others in case help is needed.
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Watch out for obstacles.
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If you work in the tree: Use a fall protection rope to protect yourself.
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If you work in the tree: Secure the chainsaw with a rope tied to the carabiner to
prevent the saw from falling to ground.
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Do not cut above chest height, as a saw held higher is difficult to control against
kickback forces.
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Working near live electric cables can result in accidental contact with the chain
and damage the cables. This can result in serious or fatal injuries.
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Cut only when visibility and light are adequate for you to see clearly.
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Do not work in an easily combustible location.
Proper Grip on Handles
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Wear non-slip gloves for maximum
grip and protection.
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With the saw on a firm, flat surface,
hold the saw firmly with both hands.
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Always grasp the front handle with
the left hand and the rear handle
with the right hand.
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The fingers should encircle the
handle, with the thumb wrapped under the front handle (Fig. 13).
WARNING:
would place your body or arm across the chain line.
WARNING:
the front handle with your right hand. Never allow any part of your body to be in the
chain line while operating a chain saw (Fig. 14).
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CORDLESS 12" COMPACT CHAIN SAW — CS1200/CS1200-FC
Never use a left-handed (cross-handed) grip, or any stance which
Do not operate the trigger switch with your left hand and hold
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