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OPERATION
STARTING AND STOPPING THE CHAIN SAW
A. To start the chain saw:
• Make sure chain tension is at desired setting. Refer to adjusting the chain tension in
the Care and Maintenance section of this manual.
• Make sure the chain cover lock knob is tight to the chain cover.
• Make sure no objects or obstructions are in the immediate vicinity which could come
in contact with the bar and chain.
• Fit the battery into the chain saw.
• Press in the safety lock. This makes the trigger switch operational.
• Press and hold the trigger switch and keep it pressed for continued operation.
B. To stop the chain saw:
• Release the trigger switch.
Upon release of the trigger switch, the safety lock will be automatically reset to the lock
position.
Safety lock
Trigger switch
NOTE: It is normal for the chain to coast to a stop once the trigger switch is released.
stop once the trigger switch is released.
