GENERAL MAINTENANCE
Avoid using solvents when cleaning plastic
parts. Most plastic are susceptible to damage
from various types of commercial solvents and
may be damaged by their use. Use clean
cloths to remove dirt, dust, oil, grease, etc.
WARNING:
Do not at any time let brake fluids, gasoline,
petroleum-based products, penetrating oils.
etc. , come in contact with plastic parts.
Chemicals can damage, weaken, or destroy
plastic, which could result in serious personal
injury.
CHAIN TENSION
See Figures 11-13.
WARNING:
To avoid possible serious injury, never touch or
adjust the chain while the motor is running.
The saw chain in very sharp; always wear
protective gloves when performing
maintenance to the chain.
Fig. 11
FRONT
HANDLE
LOWER
JAW LOCK
BUTTON
CHAIN
COVER
BOLT
CHAIN
TENSIONING
SCREW
LOWER
JAW
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dangerous. Leave larger cutting operations
for professionals.
• When cutting branches that are lying on the
ground, make sure the location is clear of
other objects, electric wires, cables etc. ,
before cutting. Also be aware of the position
of your feet before cutting items on the
ground.
• Make sure the tool is running at full speed
before attempting to cut.
• Allow chain to cut for you; exert only light
downward pressure. If you force the cut,
damage to the bar, chain or motor can
result.
• Release the trigger as soon as the cut is
completed.
WARNING:
If bar and chain become jammed, stop the
motor, allow the chain to stop, and disconnect
the plug from the power source before
attempting to remove the obstruction. Failure
to follow these steps could result in accidental
starting of the lopper and cause serious
personal injury.
Failure to follow proper cutting procedures can
result in the bar and chain binding and
becoming pinched or trapped in the limb. If this
should happen:
• Stop the motor and disconnect from power
supply.
• If the limb can be reached from the ground,
lift the limb while holding the saw. This
should release the “pinch” and free the saw.
• If the saw is still trapped, call a professional
for assistance.
WARNING:
Before inspecting, cleaning or servicing the
unit, stop the motor, wait for all moving parts to
stop, and disconnect from power supply.
Failure to follow these instructions can result
in serious personal injury or property damage.
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