Manual Black Max BM3818 Chainsaw

Manual

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WARNING:

Read and understand all instructions. Failure

to follow all instructions listed below, may result

in electric shock, fire and/or serious personal

injury.

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS

Know your tool. Read the operator’s manual

carefully. Learn the saw’s applications and lim-

itations as well as the specific potential hazards

related to this tool.

■ Kickback may occur when the nose or tip of

the guide bar touches an object, or when the

wood closes in and pinches the saw chain in

the cut. Tip contact in some cases may cause a

lightning-fast reverse reaction, kicking the guide

bar up and back toward the operator. Pinching

the saw chain along the top of the guide bar

may push the guide bar rapidly back toward the

operator. Either of these reactions may cause

you to lose control of the saw, which could result

in serious personal injury. Do not rely exclusively

upon the safety devices built into the saw. As a

chain saw user, you should take several steps

to keep your cutting jobs free from accident or

injury.

• With a basic understanding of kickback,

you can reduce or eliminate the element

of surprise. Sudden surprise contributes to

accidents.

• Keep a good firm grip on the saw with both

hands when the engine is running. Place your

right hand on the rear handle and your left

hand on the front handle with your thumbs

and fingers encircling the chain saw handles.

A firm grip together with a stiff left arm will

help you maintain control of the saw if kick-

back occurs.

• Make sure that the area in which you are

cutting is free from obstructions. DO NOT

let the nose of the guide bar contact a log,

branch, fence, or any other obstruction that

could be hit while you are operating the saw.

• Cut at high engine speeds. Always cut

with the engine running at full speed. Fully

squeeze the throttle trigger and maintain a

steady cutting speed.

• Do not overreach or cut above chest height.

• Follow the manufacturer’s sharpening and

maintenance instructions for the saw chain.

• Only use replacement bars and chains spec-

ified by the manufacturer or the equivalent.

Do not operate a chain saw with one hand.

Serious injury to the operator, helpers, bystand-

ers, or any combination of these persons may

result from one-handed operation. A chain saw

is intended for two-handed use.

Do not operate a chain saw when you are

fatigued. Fatigue causes carelessness. Never

operate a chain saw when you are tired, upset,

or under the influence of medication, drugs, or

alcohol.

 Stay alert - Watch what you are doing and use

common sense when operating a chain saw. A

moment of inattention while operating the chain

saw may result in death or serious personal

injury.

 Chain saw work can be strenuous. If you have

a medical condition that may be aggravated or

a disability that may prevent you from safely

operating and controlling the chain saw, check

with your doctor before using the chain saw.

Use safety footwear. Wear snug-fitting cloth-

ing, protective gloves, and eye, hearing, and

head protection devices.

 Heavy protective clothing may increase oper-

ator fatigue, which could lead to heat stroke.

During weather that is hot and humid, heavy

work should be scheduled for early morning

or late afternoon hours when temperatures are

cooler.

Do not stand on any unstable surface while

using the chain saw, such as ladders, scaffolds,

trees, etc.

Use caution when handling fuel. Move the

chain saw at least 30 feet from the fueling point

before starting the engine.

Do not allow other persons to be near the

chain saw when starting or cutting with the

chain saw. Keep bystanders and animals out

of the work area.

Do not start cutting until you have a clear

work area, secure footing, and a planned retreat

path from the falling tree.

GENERAL SAFETY RULES

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