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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
IMPORTANT
place the battery in the battery charger and charge it fully. Be sure to read all safety precautions
and follow the instructions in the battery and charger manuals. When storing the chain saw for a
prolonged period of time, remove the battery. When the chain saw is going to be used again, charge
the battery for at least a full charging period. The battery has no memory effect.
Battery
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Replace the battery or the charger immediately if the battery case or charger cord is damaged.
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Verify that the trigger is in the OFF position before inserting or removing the battery.
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Verify that the battery is removed before inspecting,
adjusting, or performing maintenance on any part of the chain saw.
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Read, understand, and follow the instructions contained in the charger manual.
WARNING
M
To install the battery:
1. Align the battery (C) with the battery opening.
2. Insert the battery into the battery opening until the
battery release button (M) locks into place.
3. Push down on the battery until it locks into place. You
should hear a “click” once it is installed.
To remove the battery:
1. Press the battery release button (M) on the chain saw.
This will cause the battery to raise out of the tool
slightly.
2.
the handle.
IMPORTANT
This Lithium-ion battery is equipped with an internal circuit breaker which will automatically shut off
the power to the tool and then reset itself once cooled. Follow these steps if an overload occurs while
under heavy use:
1. Release the trigger and restart tool by depressing the trigger.
2. The battery may need to be removed for approximately 1 minute, allowed to cool and then
reinstalled for use.
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