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Item 56938 56937
SaFEty
OpEra
tiOn
MaintEnancE
SEtup
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 7 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 battery compartment
on top 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 G.
DISENGAGED
ENGAGED
Hand Guard /
chain Brake
Lever
Figure G: 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 H.
Figure H: 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 Trigger Lockout Switch in, 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 Trigger 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.
