Warning!
(cross-handed) grip, or any stance
which would place your body or arm
across the chain line.
Warning!
switch with you left hand hold the
front with your right hand. Never
allow any part of your body to be in
the chain line while operating a chain
saw (Figure 16)
Proper Cutting Stance (Figure 17)
•
Both feet should be on solid ground, with
weight evenly spread between them.
•
The left arm should be straight, with the elbow
locked. This helps to withstand the forces
generated by kickback.
•
Your body should always be to the left of the
chain line.
Never se a left handed
Do no operate the trigger
Cutting
Basic Cutting
Warning!
footing and hold the chain saw firmly
with both hands while the motor is
running.
Practice cutting a few small logs using the
following technique to get the 'feel" of using your
saw before you begin a major sawing operation.
1.
Take the proper stance in front of the
wood with the saw off.
2.
Press the lock-off button and squeeze the
trigger to start the chain saw. Let thechain
reach the full speed before beginning the
cut.
3.
Begin cutting by lightly pressing the guide
bar against the wood. Use only light
pressure, letting the saw do the work
4.
Maintain a steady speed throughout the
cut, releasing pressure just before the end
of the Cut.
5.
Release the trigger as soon as the Cut is
completed, allowing the chain to stop.
Warning!
with your hand when it is bound by
the sawdust. Serious injury could
result if the chain saw starts
accidentally. Press the saw chain
against the wood, move the chain saw back and
forth to discharge the debris. Always remove the
battery pack before cleaning. Wear heavy
protective gloves when handling the saw chain.
Warning!
when it is in contact with the wood.
Always allow the chain saw reach full
speed before applying the saw to the
wood.
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Always be sure of your
Do not pull the saw chain
Never start the chain saw