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14 - English
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.
This cordless chain saw is not designed for cutting
trees larger than 9 in. in diameter.
This cordless chain saw is designed for limbing
and pruning type cutting, as well as cutting trees
up to 9 in. in diameter only.
Do not attempt to make any cut that would require
removal of the SAFE-T-TIP
®.
PREPARATION FOR CUTTING
PROPER GRIP ON HANDLES
See Figures 9 -11.
Refer to
GENERAL SAFETY RULES earlier in this
manual for appropriate safety equipment.
Wear non-slip gloves for maximum grip and
protection.
Hold the saw firmly with both hands. 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.
WARNING:
Never use a left-handed (cross-handed) grip,
or any stance which would place your body or
arm across the chain line.
Maintain a proper grip on the saw whenever
the unit is running. The fingers should encircle
the handle and the thumb is wrapped under the
handlebar. This grip is least likely to be broken
(by a kickback or other sudden reaction of the
saw). Any grip in which the thumb and fingers
are on the same side of the handle, is danger-
ous because a slight kick of the saw can cause
loss of control.
OPERATION
Fig. 8
LOCK-OUT
BUTTON
SWITCH
TRIGGER
SWITCH
TRIGGER
LOCK-OUT
BUTTON
Fig. 9