Safety-Alert Symbol
The safety-alert symbol
manual and on the machine identifies important safety
messages that you must follow to prevent accidents.
Safety-alert symbol
The safety-alert symbol appears above information
that alerts you to unsafe actions or situations and
is followed by the word DANGER, WARNING, or
CAUTION.
DANGER indicates an imminently hazardous situation
which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious
injury.
WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous situation
which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious
injury.
CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous situation
which, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate
injury.
This manual uses two other words to highlight
information. Important calls attention to special
mechanical information and Note emphasizes general
information worthy of special attention.
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Contents
Safety-Alert Symbol............................................ 3
Safety ....................................................................... 4
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Personal Protective Equipment .......................... 7
Safety and Instructional Decals .......................... 8
Setup ...................................................................... 10
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Mounting the Battery Charger (Optional)........... 10
Filling the Chain Saw with Bar and Chain
Oil ................................................................. 10
Product Overview ................................................... 10
Specifications ...................................................11
Attachments/Accessories ..................................11
Operation .................................................................11
Before Using the Chain Saw ..............................11
Starting the Chain Saw ..................................... 12
Shutting Off the Chain Saw ............................... 12
Cutting with the Chain Saw ............................... 13
Pruning a Tree .................................................. 14
Felling a Tree.................................................... 14
Limbing a Fallen Tree ....................................... 16
Bucking a Log................................................... 17
Installing the Battery Pack ................................ 18
Removing the Battery Pack .............................. 18
Charging the Battery Pack ................................ 19
Maintenance ........................................................... 20
Recommended Maintenance Schedule(s) ........... 20
Checking the Oil Level and Adding Bar and
Chain Oil ....................................................... 20
Checking the Chain Brake ................................ 21
Checking the Flow of Bar and Chain
Oil ................................................................. 21
Adjusting the Chain Tension ............................. 22
Servicing the Guide Bar, Chain, and Drive
Sprocket........................................................ 23
Installing the Guide Bar and Chain .................... 24
Sharpening the Chain ....................................... 24
Service ............................................................. 24
Storage ................................................................... 25
Preparing the Battery Pack for
Recycling ...................................................... 25
Troubleshooting ...................................................... 26
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