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• Remove the battery from the tool.
• To engage the chain brake, push the
chain brake / front hand guard (C)
forward until it clicks into place.
• Pull the chain brake / front hand
guard (C) towards the front handle
(L) into the “set” position as shown
in
figure 15
.
• 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.
• Place the tool on a flat, firm surface. Make sure the saw chain (5) is
clear of the ground.
• Grip the tool firmly with both hands and turn the chain saw on.
• Rotate your left hand forward around the front handle (L) so the
back of your hand comes in contact with the Chain brake / front
hand guard (C) 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 a DeWalt service center nearest you.
WARNING:
Make sure to set chain brake before cutting.
common cutting Techniques (fig. 16–22)
felling
The process of cutting down a tree. Be sure battery is fully charged
before felling a tree so you can finish on a single charge. 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
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 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.
This tool is equipped with a variable
speed trigger switch. To turn the unit
on, ensure chain brake is not engaged.
Push down on the the lock off lever
(B), shown in
figure 14
, and squeeze
the trigger switch (A). Once the unit
is running, you may release the lock
off lever. The farther you depress the
trigger, the faster it will operate.
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 lock off lever (b) and the
trigger switch (A) 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
ON position.
Setting The chain Brake
Your chain saw is equipped with a motor chain braking system which
will stop the chain quickly in case of kickback.
C
L
FIG. 15
A
B
FIG. 14
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