Felling Tree with Chain Saw (SEE).

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(5) Felling Tree with Chain Saw (SEE).

WARNING

Always be well rested and mentally alert before operating chain saw to avoid prevent

injury.

Never inspect or clean chain saw with operating pressure at tool.

Accidental

engagement of tool can cause personal injury.

Always connect hoses from hose reel to tool couplers before energizing power

source. Failure to do so could result in personal injury.

Keep bystanders at safe distance from work area to prevent personal injury.

Always wear safety glasses or goggles when operating chain saw. Failure to do so

could result in personal injury.

Always wear hearing protection when operating chain saw to prevent personal injury.

Always wear steel toe shoes with shin guards or metal shoe caps when operating

chain saw. Failure to do so could result in personal injury.

Never wear loose clothing that can get tangled in working end of tool. To do so

could result in personal injury.

Do not operate chain saw in tree unless you have been trained to do so to prevent

personal injury.

Do not allow other persons near chain saw when starting or cutting. Do not start

cutting until you have clear work area, secure footing, and planned retreat path from

falling tree. To do so could result in personal injury.

Hold chain saw firmly with both hands when chain is in motion. Use firm grip with

thumbs and fingers encircling chain saw handles. Failure to do so could result in

personal injury.

Keep body away from chain when chain saw is operating to prevent personal injury.

Carry chain saw with unit deenergized and bar and chain to rear of body. Failure to

do so could result in personal injury.

Do not operate chain saw that is damaged, improperly adjusted, or not completely

and securely assembled. Make sure chain stops when trigger is released. Failure to

do so could result in personal injury.

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