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Transporting chainsaw (Fig. J)
Always turn unit off, remove the battery and cover the
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guide bar (4) with the guide bar scabbard (11) when
transporting the saw.
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.
Proper hand position (Fig. K)
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 (12).
Operating the chain saw (Fig. K)
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
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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
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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 (13)
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and your right hand on the rear handle (12) so that your
body is to the left of the guide bar (4).
Do not hold chain saw by chain brake/front hand
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guard (3). 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
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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
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you are cutting.
Allow the saw chain to cut for you. Exert only light pres-
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sure. 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.
(Original instructions)
Setting the chain brake (Fig. K, L)
Your chain saw is equipped with a chain braking system which
will stop the chain quickly in case of kickback.
Ensure the chain brake/front hand guard (3) is in the
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forward position.
Insert the battery pack (14) into the tool.
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Pull the chain brake/front hand guard (3) towards the
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front handle (13) into the "set/ready" position as shown in
Fig. L.
The tool is now ready to use.
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After use, return the chain brake/front hand guard to the
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forward position.
Remove the battery.
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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. L)
Test the chain brake before every use to make sure it
operates correctly.
Place the tool on a flat, firm surface. Make sure the saw
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chain (5) is clear of the ground.
Grip the tool firmly with both hands and turn the chain
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saw on.
Rotate your left hand forward around the front handle (13)
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so the back of your hand comes in contact with the chain
brake/front hand guard (3) and push it forward, toward the
workpiece. 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.
To turn the unit on, push the lock-off lever (2) in, shown in
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Fig. M, and squeeze the trigger switch (1). Once the unit is
running, you may release the lock-off lever.
In order to keep the unit running you must continue to
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squeeze the trigger. To turn the unit off, release the trigger.
Saw chain sharpening (Fig. N - P)
Caution: Sharp chain. Always wear protective gloves when
handling the chain. The chain is sharp and can cut you when it
is not running.
Warning! Sharp moving chain. To prevent accidental
operation, ensure that battery is removed from the tool before
performing the following operations. Failure to do this could
result in serious personal injury.
Note: The cutters will dull immediately if they touch the ground
or a nail while cutting.
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