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It also outlines work area and maintenance precautions such as fuel handling distance, starting checks, ventilation, handle cleanliness, and secure assembly. 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Shut off the engine before setting down the saw and do not perform service beyond the Owner's Manual instructions—other service should be handled by competent personnel.","https://schema.org",{"og:url":83,"og:type":124,"og:title":65,"og:site_name":95,"og:description":67},"article",{"robots":126,"canonical":83},"index,follow",{"doc_id":128,"site_id":62},652911,1793051953,{"code":4,"msg":5,"data":131},{"doc_id":128,"user_id":132,"nickname":92,"user_avatar":133,"doc_module":4,"category_id":29,"category_name":30,"doc_title":65,"doc_description":67,"doc_content":134,"file_id":135,"file_url":136,"file_type":137,"file_size":138,"view_count":19,"is_deleted":4,"is_public":8,"is_downloadable":8,"audit_status":8,"page_count":139,"language":140,"language_code":63,"site_id":62,"html_lang":63,"table_of_contents":141,"faqs":142,"seo_title":143,"seo_description":67,"update_tm":144,"read_time":145},2336478945519,"https://ap-avatar.wpscdn.com/davatar_085a072bc5b1113ac321206ff7593b45","HOMELITE TEXTRON  \nHomelite Division of Textroninc.  \n● Use safety footwear,snug-fitting cloth-ing,and eye,hearing and head protection.  \n·Wear non-slip gloves to improve yourgrip.Do not wear scarfs,jewelry,orneckties which could be drawn into theengine or catch on the chain or under-brush.  \n● Always hold the chain saw with bothhands when the engine is running.Use afirm grip with thumbs and fingers encir-cling the chain saw handles.  \n● GUARD AGAINST KICKBACK:  \na)Hold the chain saw firmly with bothhands.Don't overreach.You cannotmaintain good control of the saw ifyou cut above shoulder height.  \nb)Don't let the nose of the guide barcontact a log,branch,the ground orany other obstruction.Keep theSAFE●T●TIP®  anti-kickbackdevice*.  \nc)Throttle up before letting the chaincontact the wood.Do all cutting atfull throttle.  \nd)Keep the chain sharp.Don't operatewith a loose chain.Maintain the cor-rect tension of the chain as prescribedin this Owner's Manual.  \n·Guard against the effects of a long orcontinuous exposure to noise,such asinvolved in the operation of a chain saw.Hearing protection devices are availablefrom your local Homelite dealer.  \n● Never operate a chain saw when you arefatigued.  \n● Keepall parts of yourbody away from thesaw chain when the engine is running.  \nASIC PRECAUTIONS WITH CHAIN SAWS  \n● Always carry the chain saw with theengine stopped,the guide bar and sawchain to the rear,and the muffler awayfrom your body.When transporting yourchain saw,use the appropriate guide barscabbard.  \nAlways use caution when handling fuel.Move the chain saw at least 10 feet (3m)from the fueling point before starting theengine.  \n*Pat.Pendlng  \nSAFETY PRECAUTIONS FOR CHAIN SAW USERS  \n● Keep the handles dry,clean and free ofoil or fuel mixture.  \n● Before you start the engine,make surethe saw chain is not contacting anything.  \n·Shut off the engine before setting downthe saw.Do not leave the engine runningunattended.  \n·Operate the chain saw only in well venti-lated areas.  \n● Be sure that the chain stops moving whenthe throttle control is released.  \nBASIC PRECAUTIONSABOUT MAINTENANCE  \n● Never operate a chain saw that is dam-aged,improperly adjusted,or is notcompletely and securely assembled.Besure that the saw chain stops movingwhen the throttle control trigger isreleased.  \n● AIl chain saw service,other than items inthe Owner's Manual maintenance in-structions,should be performed by com-petent chain saw service personnel.(Ifimproper tools are used to remove theflywheel or clutch,or if an improper toolis used to hold the flywheel in order toremove the clutch,structural damage tothe flywheel could occur which couldsubsequently cause the flywheel toburst.)  \nBASIC PRECAUTIONS INCUTTING/WORK AREA  \n● Do not operate a chain saw in a tree un-less you have been specifically trained todo so.  \n● Keep bystanders and animals out of thework area.  \n● Never start cutting until you have a clearwork area,secure footing,and a plannedretreat path from the falling tree.  \n● Use extreme caution when cutting smallsize brush and saplings,because slendermaterial may catch the saw chain and bewhipped toward you or pull you offbalance.  \n● When cutting a limb that is under tension,be alert for springback so that you willnot be struck when the tension in thewood fibers is released.  \nCONTENTS  \nSAFETY PRECAUTIONS…   ……   …2Proper Grip and Stance…  ………13Depth Gauge Clearance …       …23INTRODUCTION…    …        …3The Operating Controls…  …   …14Guide Bar Maintenance………   …23Kickback,Push and Pull…  …   …3Starting and Stopping……     …14Clutch Drum and Sprocket……  ……24XL-12 and Super XL-AO Facts…  …7Approved Attachments……………7SECTION 2-THE WORKING AREA.….15MAINTENANCE………             …25Effects of Vibration…    ……    …7Work Area Precautions…………      ..15Hearing Protection…  …    ……7Air Filter…                 ……25Handling and Securing Saw…    …16Hand Guard……      ………  7Carburetor…     ………………26Unusually Hazardous Conditions……16Fuel Filter…            ……","cbCaigr2ttLB03MQ","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaigr2ttLB03MQ","pdf",13646788,32,"English","# Safety Precautions\n# Proper Grip and Stance\n# Depth Gauge Clearance\n# Introduction\n# The Operating Controls\n# Kickback, Push and Pull\n# XL-12 and Super XL-AO Facts\n# Approved Attachments\n# Section 1-Preparing for Use\n# Familiarization with Saw\n# Mounting Anti-kickback Device\n# Guide Bar and Chain Assembly\n# Chain Tension\n# Daily Care of Bar and Chain\n# Section 2-The Working Area\n# Work Area Precautions\n# Effects of Vibration\n# Hearing Protection\n# Handling and Securing Saw\n# Fuel Cap\n# Spark Plug\n# Starter\n# Muffler and Cylinder\n# Section 3-Techniques of Cutting\n# Bucking, Limbing, Pruning\n# Variations\n# Springpoles\n# Boring\n# Tree Felling Techniques\n# Maintenance\n# Guide Bar Maintenance\n# Clutch Drum and Sprocket\n# Carburetor\n# Fuel Filter\n# Air Filter\n# Hand Guard\n# Unusually Hazardous Conditions\n# Storing Saw\n# Filing Cutters\n# Corrective Filing\n# Do's and Don'ts (Bow Sawing)\n# Bow Maintenance","[{\"question\":\"What should operators wear and how should they position themselves when using the chain saw?\",\"answer\":\"Use safety footwear, snug-fitting clothing, and eye/hearing/head protection. 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