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OPERATING
WARNING:
Do Not use the chain saw with any type of
accessory or attachment. Such usage might be hazardous.
Operating the Chain Brake / Front Hand Guard
Check the operating position of the chain brake prior to
each use.
■ Using the back of your left hand, engage the chain brake
by pushing the chain brake /front hand guard toward the bar
while the chain is rotating rapidly. (Fig. 3)
■ Reset the chain brake back into the RUN position by
grasping the top of the chain brake /front hand guard and
pulling toward the front handle until you hear a click. (Fig. 4)
WARNING:
If the chain brake/front hand guard does not
stop the chain immediately, or if the chain brake/front hand
guard will not stay in the run position without assistance,
take the saw to an authorized service center for repair prior
to use.
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Fig 3
Fig 4
INSTALLING/REPLACING THE GUIDE BAR AND CHAIN
DANGER:
Never start the motor before installing the
guide bar, chain, chain cover and chain cover lock knob.
Without all these parts in place, the clutch can fly off or
explode, exposing the user to possible serious injury.
WARNING:
To avoid serious personal injury, read and
understand all the safety instructions provided.
WARNING:
Before performing any maintenance, remove
the battery pack from the saw. Failure to heed this warning
could result in serious personal injury.
CAUTION:
Always wear gloves when handling the bar and
chain; these components are sharp and may contain burrs.
WARNING:
Never touch or adjust the chain while the
motor is running. The saw chain is very sharp; always wear
protective gloves when performing maintenance to the
chain to avoid possible serious lacerations.
NOTE:
When replacing the guide bar and chain, use only
identical replacement parts.
WARNING:
Remove the battery from saw.
•
Loosen the chain by turning the chain tensioning
knob
counterclockwise. Remove the bar mounting nuts from
the cover using the combination wrench provided.
Remove the chain cover. (Fig
.
5
)
•
Remove the bar and chain from the mounting surface.
(Fig.
6
)
Fig
.
5
Chain Tensioning
Knob
Bar Mounting
Nuts
Fig 6