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• Always cut with the unit running at full speed. Fully
squeeze the throttle trigger and maintain a steady
cutting speed.
• Use only the replacement guide bars and low
kickback chains specified by the manufacturer for
the saw.
With a basic understanding of kickback, you can
reduce or eliminate the element of surprise. Sud-
den surprise contributes to accidents.
Keep proper footing and balance at all times.
• Do not cut above shoulder height or overreach
when cutting.
• Follow the sharpening and maintenance instructions
for the saw chain.
• Push and Pull - This reaction force is always oppo-
site to the direction the chain is moving where wood
contact is made. Thus, the operator must be ready to
control the PULL when cutting on the bottom edge of
the bar, and PUSH when cutting along the top edge.
Reaction
Direction
of rotation
Chain Brake
To reduce the risk of accidents, the chain brake will
stop the chain if kickback occurs. When the brake is
pushed forward, toward the tip of the guide bar, the
saw will not run. Use the chain brake when transport-
ing or storing the saw.
Turning the Tool ON/OFF
Always be sure of your
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footing and grip the
chainsaw firmly with both hands.
The fingers should encircle the
handle and the thumb should be
wrapped under the handlebar to
resist kickback. Keep body to the left of the chain
line. Always keep your left hand on the front
handle and your right hand on the rear handle so
that your body is to the left of the chain line.
Never straddle the saw or chain, or lean over past
the chain line.
Wear non-slip gloves for maximum grip and
protection.
1. Insert the battery pack.
2. Pull the chain brake lever until it clicks to the
UNLOCKED
position (toward the tool handle)
.
3. Grip both handles securely, keeping body out of
line with the chain.
4. Press in the lock-off button and pull the trigger.
5. Allow tool to come to full speed before contacting
6. To stop, release the trigger. Hold saw still until
7. Push the chain brake lever until it clicks to the
Never kneel when using the chainsaw. Kneeling
could result in loss of stability and control of the
chainsaw, resulting in serious personal injury.
• Weight should be balanced with both feet on
• Keep left arm with elbow locked in a "straight
• Your body should always be to the left of the
Direction
of rotation
• Thumb should be on underside of front handle.
Reaction
STOP
STOP
Practice cutting a few small logs on a sawhorse or
cradle using the following technique to get the "feel"
of using the saw before you begin a major sawing
operation.
• Take the proper stance in front of the wood with
• Squeeze the switch trigger and let the chain acceler-
• Begin cutting with the saw against the log.
• Keep the unit running the entire time you are cutting,
• Allow the chain to cut for you; exert only light down-
• Release the switch trigger as soon as the cut is
• Do not put pressure on the saw at the end of cut.
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workpiece.
chain comes to a complete stop.
LOCKED
position (toward the chain bar)
.
Never attempt to lock the trigger in
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the ON position.
Proper Cutting Stance
Always use the proper cutting
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stance described in this section.
solid ground.
arm" position to withstand any kickback force.
chain line.
Chain Line
Basic Cutting Procedure
the saw off.
ate to full speed before entering the cut.
maintain a steady speed.
ward pressure. If you force the cut, damage to the
bar, chain, or unit can result.
completed, allowing the chain to stop. If you run the
saw without a cutting load, unnecessary wear can
occur to the chain, bar, and unit.
Straight
Arm
Position
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