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OPERATION
Fig. 10
LOCK-OUT
BUTTON
SWITCH
TRIGGER
LOCK-OUT BUTTON
SWITCH
TRIGGER
STARTING AND STOPPING THE CHAIN
SAW
See Figure 10.
Starting the chain saw:
Place the chain saw on a flat bare surface and
make sure no objects or obstructions are in
immediate vicinity which could come in contact
with the bar and chain.
Press and hold the lock-out button. This makes
the switch trigger operational.
Press and hold the switch trigger, release the
lock-out button and continue to squeeze the
switch trigger for continued operation.
Stopping the chain saw:
Release the switch trigger to stop the chain saw.
Upon release of the switch trigger, the lock-out
button will be automatically reset to the lock
position.
The cordless chain saw is designed for cutting
trees (Cutting capacity: maximum cut up to 228
mm; recommended cut: 177 mm).
The cordless chain saw is designed for limbing and
pruning type cutting (Maximum cut: up to 228 mm;
recommended cut: 177 mm).
WARNING:
Do not operate the switch trigger with your left
hand and hold the front handle with your right
hand. Never allow any part of your body to be in
the chain line while operating a saw.
PROPER CUTTING STANCE
See Figure 11.
Weight should be balanced with both feet on
solid ground.
Keep left arm with elbow locked in a “straight
arm” position to withstand any kickback force.
Your body should always be to the left of the
chain line.
Thumb should be on underside of handlebar.
BASIC CUTTING PROCEDURE
Practice cutting a few small logs using the following
technique to get the feel of using the saw before
Fig. 11
STRAIGHT ARM
POSITION
CHAIN LINE