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Item 63287
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Workpiece and Work Area Set Up
1. Designate a work area that is clean and well lit.
The work area must not allow access by children
or pets to prevent distraction and injury.
2. There must not be objects, such as utility lines,
nearby that will present a hazard while working.
3. A first-time user should, as a minimum practice,
cut logs on a saw-horse or cradle
before cutting down trees.
General Operating Instructions
1. Before first use and before each use thereafter,
remove the Oil Tank Cap. Inspect the Cap
Gasket for damage. Fill the oil reservoir to just
below fill plug with oil (not included). Refer to
Specifications Chart
on page 6 for oil type.
Then replace the Oil Tank Cap. Oil is automatically
applied to the Saw Chain during operation.
2. Make sure that the Trigger is in the off-position,
then slide the Battery Pack into slot on back
of Chainsaw until it clicks into place.
3. Place the Hand Guard / Chain Brake Lever in normal
operating (disengaged) position by pulling the Hand
Guard back toward the Handle. Refer to Figure F.
disengaged
engaged
Hand Guard /
chain Brake
Lever
Figure F: chain Brake
NOTE:
The Chainsaw will not operate unless the Hand
Guard / Chain Brake Lever is in the disengaged position.
4. Grasp the Handles with both hands. Always grip the
handle with the thumb and fingers encircling
the handle as shown in Figure G.
Figure G: Holding the chainsaw
Note:
Front Hand Guard not shown.
5. Stand in front of the wood to be cut
with your feet firmly in place.
6. Push the Lockout Switch to the left or right, then
squeeze and hold the Trigger. With the Chainsaw
running, you may release pressure on the Lockout
Switch. Releasing the Trigger will stop the motor.
NOTE:
The Trigger cannot be activated
unless the Lockout Switch is depressed.
DANGER!
To prevent serious injury and death from
kickback: Do not touch the Guide Bar Nose to the wood.
7. When the Chainsaw reaches full speed, begin
cutting with a light, downward pressure against
the bottom mid-section of the Saw Chain.
Allow the Saw Chain to cut at its own rate.
Applying too much pressure can damage the tool.
DANGER!
When cutting loose, round wood stock,
place the wood stock on a sawhorse, in a cradle,
or use a timberjack (all sold separately)
to avoid grabbing and throw back.
8. To prevent accidents, turn off the tool,
remove its Battery Pack, and place the
Hand Guard / Chain Brake Lever forward
in its engaged position after use.
9. When the Saw has cooled completely, clean
thoroughly and cover the Chain Guide Bar
with the Chain Guide Bar Sheath. Store
the tool indoors out of children’s reach.
