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Transporting Chain Saw (Fig. A, L)
• Always remove the battery from the tool and cover the guide
bar 4 with the scabbard 11
OPERATION
Instructions for Use

WARNING: Always observe the safety instructions and
applicable regulations.

WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal injury,
turn tool off and disconnect battery pack before making
any adjustments or removing/installing attachments or
accessories. An accidental start-up can cause injury.
Proper Hand Position (Fig. A, I)

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 13 , with the right hand on the rear handle
Operating the Chain Saw (Fig. A, I)

WARNING: Read and understand all instructions. Failure to
follow all instructions listed below may result in electric shock, fire
and/or serious personal injury.
• Guard Against Kickback which can result in severe injury
or death. See General Power Tool safety Warnings and
General Chain saw safety Warnings, and Causes and
Operator Prevention of kickback and kickback safety
Features, to avoid the risk of kickback.
• 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.
• Use a firm grip with your left hand on the front handle
your right hand on the rear handle
left of the guide bar 4 .
• Do not hold chain saw by chain brake/front hand guard
Keep elbow of left arm locked so that left arm is straight to
withstand a kickback.

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 when operating the chain saw.
• 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.
• Keep the chain saw running at full speed the entire time you
are cutting.
• Allow the saw 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.
Setting the Chain Brake (Fig. N)
Your chain saw is equipped with a 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 forward until it clicks into place.
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3. Pull the chain brake/front hand guard
handle 13 into the "set" position as shown in Fig. N.
4. The tool is now ready to use.
when transporting the saw.
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12 so that your body is to the
3 towards the front
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 (Fig. A, N)
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
the back of your hand comes in contact with the chain brake/
front hand guard
The saw chain should stop immediately.
nOTE: If saw does not stop immediately, stop use of tool and
bring it to an authorized service center nearest you.

WARNING: Make sure to set chain brake before cutting.
ON/OFF Switch (Fig. M)
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, push down on the lock-off lever
shown in Fig. M, and squeeze the trigger switch
unit is running, you may 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 1 before the saw will restart. Begin your cut again this
time with less force. Allow the saw to cut at its own pace.

WARNING: Never attempt to lock a switch in the
and
ON position.
Common Cutting Techniques
Felling
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The process of cutting down a tree. Do not fell trees in high
wind conditions.

WARNING: Felling can result in injury. It should only be
performed by a trained person.
• A retreat path should be planned and cleared as necessary
before cuts are started. The retreat path should extend back
and diagonally to the rear of the expected line of fall as
shown below.
RETREAT
45°
45°
RETREAT
• Before felling is started, consider the natural lean of the tree,
the location of larger branches and the wind direction to judge
which way the tree will fall. Have wedges (wood, plastic or
aluminum) and a heavy mallet handy. Remove dirt, stones, loose
and push it forward, toward the workpiece.
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DIRECTION
TREE
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FALL
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