OPERATING YOUR CHAIN SAW
STARTING THE CHAIN SAW:
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Make sure chain tension is at the
desired setting. Refer to Adjusting the Chain Tension in the
Maintenance section
of this manual.
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Make sure the chain cover lock nuts are tight to the chain cover.
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Make sure no objects or obstructions are in immediate vicinity which could come in contact
with the bar and chain.
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Insert the battery into the chain saw. (see figure 7).
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Press the power button to the left of the rear handle. You will hear two beeps signalling the
chain saw is active.
Press in the safety lock. This makes the switch trigger operational.
Press and hold the switch trigger for continued operation.
STOPPING THE CHAIN SAW:
NOTE: It is normal for the chain to coast to a stop once the trigger switch is released.
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Release the switch trigger to stop the chain saw.
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Upon release of the switch trigger, the safety lock will be automatically reset to the locked
position.
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STARTING AND STOPPING THE CHAIN SAW
(See Figure 8)
W A R N I N G
Keep body to the left of the chain line. Never straddle the saw or chain, or lean over past the
chain line.
Fig. 8
On/Off switch
Switch Trigger
