11
STARTING AND STOPPING THE CHAIN
SAW
WARNING:
Keep body to the left
of the chain line. Never straddle the saw or
chain, or lean over past the chain line.
STARTING THE CHAIN SAW:
• Make sure chain tension is at the desired
setting. Refer to the
Adjusting the Chain
Tension
in the
Maintenance section
of this
manual.
• Make sure the chain cover lock nuts are
tight to the chain cover.
• Make sure no objects or obstructions are
in immediate vicinity which could come in
contact with the bar and chain.
• Insert the battery into the chain saw.
• 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.
• Release the switch trigger to stop the chain
saw.
• Upon release of the switch trigger, the safety
lock will be automatically reset to the locked
position.
PREPARING FOR CUTTING
Proper grip on handles
See General Safety Rules for appropriate
safety equipment.
• Wear non-slip gloves for maximum grip and
protection.
• Hold the saw firmly with both hands. Always
keep your left hand on the front handle and
your right hand on the rear handle so that
your body is to the left of the chain line.
• Maintain a proper grip on the saw whenever
the motor is running. The fingers should
encircle the handle and the thumb is wrapped
under the handlebar.
OPERATION
The grip is least likely to be broken by
kickback or other sudden reaction of the saw.
Any grip in which the thumb and fingers are
on the same side of the handle is dangerous
because a slight kick of the saw can cause
loss of control.
WARNING:
Never use a left-handed (cross-handed) grip
or any stance that would place your body or
arm across the chain line.
CHAIN
LINE
WARNING
PROPER HAND GRIP
POSITION
DO NOT operate the
switch trigger with your
left hand and hold the
front handle with your
right hand. Never allow
any part of your body
to be in the chain line
while operating a saw.
Safety Lock
Switch Trigger
Proper Grip
Improper Grip
Not
for
Reproduction
