Operator`s manual

GZ3500T
US-5
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■ BEFORE USE
1. Keep the saw chain sharp and the
anti-vibration system, well main-
tained. A dull chain will increase cut-
ting time, and pressing a dull chain
through wood will increase the vibra-
tions transmitted to your hands. A
saw with loose components or with
damaged or worn AV buffers will also
tend to have higher vibration levels.
2. Before you start the engine, make
sure the saw chain is not contacting
anything.
3. Always inspect the chain saw before
each use for worn, Ioose, or dam-
aged parts. Never operate a chain
saw that is damaged, improperly ad-
justed, or is not completely and se-
curely assembled. Be sure that the
saw chain stops moving when the
throttle control trigger is released.
■ CUTTING
1. Use extreme caution when cutting
small size brush and saplings be-
cause slender material may catch the
saw chain and be whipped toward
you or pull you off balance.
2. When cutting a limb that is under ten-
sion, be alert for spring- back so that
you will not be struck when the ten-
sion in the wood fibers is released.
3. Always check the tree for dead
branches which could fall during the
felling operation.
4. Do not operate the chain saw in a tree
unless specially trained to do so.
5. Never use a chain saw by holding it
with one hand. A chain saw is not safe
if controlled with one hand; you can
cut yourself. Always have a secure,
firm grip around the handles with both
hands.
■ TRANSPORT
1. Always carry the chain saw with the
engine stopped, the guide bar and
saw chain to the rear, and the muffler
away from your body.
2. When transporting your chain saw,
make sure the appropriate guide bar
scabbard is in place.
■ FUEL SAFETY
1. Always use caution when handling
fuel. Wipe up all spills and then move
the chain saw at least 10 ft(3 m) from
the fueling point before starting the
engine.
2. Eliminate all sources of sparks or
flame (i.e. smoking, open flames, or
work that can cause sparks) in the
areas where fuel is mixed, poured,
or stored.
3. Do not smoke while handling fuel or
while operating the chain saw.
4. Keep the handles dry, clean and free
of oil or fuel mixture.
5. Always store fuel in an approved con-
tainer designed for that purpose.
■ STORAGE
1. Always store the chain saw and fuel
so that there is no risk of leakages or
fumes coming into contact with
sparks or naked flames from electri-
cal equipment, electric motors, re-
lays/switches, boilers and the like.
2. For longer periods of storage or for
transport of the chain saw, the fuel
and chain oil tanks should be emp-
tied.
3. When the chain saw is in storage
make sure the appropriate guide bar
scabbard is in place in order to pre-
vent accidental contact with the
sharp chain. Even a non-moving
chain can cause serious cuts to your-
self or persons you bump into with
an exposed chain.