Handling Fuel; Operation - RADLEY YFG52-H Owner's Manual

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20" 52CC CHAINSAW

HANDLING FUEL

WARNING! The engine of this product is designed to run with mixed fuel which
contains highly flammable gasoline. Never store cans of fuel or refill the fuel tank in any
place where there is a boiler, stove, wood fire, electrical sparks, welding sparks, or any
other source of heat or fire which might ignite the fuel.
Smoking while operating the product or refilling its fuel tank is extremely dangerous.
Always be sure to keep lit cigarettes away from the product at all times.
Before refilling the tank always turn off the engine and take a careful look around to
make sure that there are no sparks or open flames anywhere nearby.
If any fuel spillage occurs during refueling, use a dry rag to wipe up spills before turning
the engine back on.
After refueling, screw the fuel cap tightly onto the fuel tank and then carry the product
to a spot 10' / 3m or more away from where it was refueled before turning on the engine.
BEFORE STARTING ENGINE
Check your workspace, the cutting object and cutting direction. If there is an obstacle,
remove it before starting to cut.
Never start until you have a clear work area, secure footing and a planned retreat path
from a falling tree.
Use caution and keep bystanders and animals out of the working area and possible area
around the cutting object.
Inspect the machine for worn, loose, or damaged parts. Never operate a machine that is
damaged, improperly adjusted, or is not completely and securely assembled. Make sure
that the saw chain stops moving when the throttle control trigger is released.
WHEN STARTING THE ENGINE
Always hold the machine firmly with both hands when the engine is running. Use a firm
grip with thumb and fingers around the handles.
Keep all parts of your body away from the machine when the engine is running. Before
starting the engine, make sure the saws chain is not touching anything.

OPERATION

Keep the handles dry, clean and free of oil or fuel mixture.
Never touch the muffler, spark plug or other metal parts of the engine while the engine
is in operation or immediately after stopping the engine. Doing so could result in serious
burns or electrical shock.
Use extreme caution when cutting small sized brush and branches. Thin branches may
catch the saw's chain and be whipped toward you or pull you off balance.
When cutting a limb that is under tension, be alert for spring back so that you will not be
struck when the tension in the wood fibers is released.
Before starting check the tree for dead branches that could fall while you are working.
Always shut off the engine before setting it down.
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