Transporting Saw (Fig. A, K)
1. Always remove the battery from the tool and cover the
guide bar
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with the guide bar scabbard
when transporting the saw.
2. Engage chain brake by pushing chain brake / front hand
guard
forward.
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OPERATION
WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal
injury, turn unit off and remove the battery pack
before making any adjustments or removing/
installing attachments or accessories. An
accidental start‑up can cause injury.
Installing and Removing the Battery Pack
(Fig. L, M)
NoTE: For best results, make sure your battery pack is
fully charged.
To install the battery pack
battery pack with the rails inside the tool's handle and slide it
into the handle (Fig. L) until the battery pack is firmly seated
in the tool and ensure that it does not disengage.
To remove the battery pack from the tool, press the release
button
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and firmly pull the battery pack out of the tool
handle (Fig. M). Insert it into the charger as described in the
charger section of this manual.
Proper Hand Position (Fig. A, N)
WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal injury,
ALWAYS use proper hand position as shown.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal
injury, ALWAYS hold securely in anticipation of a
sudden reaction.
Proper hand position requires the left hand on the front
handle
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with the right hand on the rear handle
Operating the Chain Saw (Fig. A, N–P)
WARNING: Read and understand all instructions.
Failure to follow all instructions listed below may result
in electric shock, fire and/or serious personal injury.
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Guard Against Kickback which can result in severe
injury or death. See Important Safety Instructions
Causes and operator prevention of Kickback
and The Following precautions should Be
Followed to Minimize Kickback to avoid the
risk of kickback.
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Do not overreach. Do not cut above chest height.
Make sure your footing is firm. Keep feet apart.
Divide your weight evenly on both feet.
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Use a firm grip with your left hand on the front
handle
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and your right hand on the rear
handle
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so that your body is to the left of the
guide bar.
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Do not hold chain saw by front hand guard/ chain
brake
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. Keep elbow of left arm locked so that left
arm is straight to withstand a kickback.
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(see Fig. K)
into the tool handle, align the
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WARNING: Never use a cross‑handed grip (left hand
on the rear handle and right hand on the front handle).
WARNING: Never allow any part of your body to
be in line with the guide bar
chain saw.
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Never operate while in a tree, in any awkward
position or on a ladder or other unstable surface.
You may lose control of saw causing severe injury.
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Keep the chain saw running at full speed the entire
time you are cutting.
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Allow the chain to cut for you. Exert only light
pressure. Do not put pressure on chain saw at end
of cut.
WARNING: When not in use always have the chain
brake engaged and battery removed.
On / Off Switch
Always be sure of your footing and grip the chain saw firmly
with both hands with the thumb and fingers encircling
both handles.
1. To turn the unit on, ensure chain brake is not engaged.
Slide the lock off lever
the trigger switch
release the lock off lever.
2. In order to keep the unit running you must continue
to squeeze the trigger. To turn the unit off, release
the trigger.
NoTE: If too much force is applied while making a cut the
saw will turn off. To restart saw, you must release the trigger
switch
before the saw will restart. Begin your cut again
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this time with less force. Allow the saw to cut at its own pace.
WARNING: Never attempt to lock a switch in the
ON position.
Setting the Chain Brake (Fig. A, P)
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Your chain saw is equipped with a motor chain braking
system which will stop the chain quickly in case of kickback.
1. Remove the battery from the tool.
2. To engage the chain brake, push the chain brake / front
hand guard
3. Pull the chain brake / front hand guard
front handle
4. The tool is now ready to use.
NoTE: In the event of kickback, your left hand will come in
contact with the front guard, pushing it forward, toward the
workpiece. This will stop the tool.
Testing the Chain Brake
Test the chain brake before every use to make sure it
operates correctly.
1. Place the tool on a flat, firm surface. Make sure the saw
chain
is clear of the ground.
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2. Grip the tool firmly with both hands and turn the chain
saw on.
3. Rotate your left hand forward around the front
handle
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with the Chain brake / front hand guard
when operating the
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, shown in Fig. O, and squeeze
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. Once the unit is running, you may
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forward until it clicks into place.
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into the "set" position as shown in Fig. P.
so the back of your hand comes in contact
ENglIsh
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towards the
and push it
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