Testing The Chain Brake; Cutting - Oregon CS300 Manuel D'instruction

OREGON® Cordless Tool System
CHAIN SAW MODEL CS300

TESTING THE CHAIN BRAKE

Make sure the chain brake is working
before using the chain saw . To check
brake operation:
• Place the saw on a firm, flat surface .
• Start the saw briefly .
• Keep the left hand on the front handle
and roll the left wrist to move the front
hand guard forward to manually
activate the chain brake (Fig . 28) .
FIG. 28
• Release the trigger switch .
A properly functioning chain brake stops
the motor and saw chain immediately .
If the motor and saw chain do not stop
immediately, have the chain brake
checked at an approved service location .
• Return the front hand guard to
operating position .
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OPERATING THE SAW

CUTTING

WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF
INJURY, WEAR PROPER BOOTS, LONG
PANTS, GLOVES, HEAD, EAR AND EYE
PROTECTION.
WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK
OF INJURY, ALWAYS BE SURE OF
FOOTING AND HOLD THE CHAIN SAW
FIRMLY WITH BOTH HANDS WHILE
THE MOTOR IS RUNNING.
WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK
OF INJURY, PLAN AHEAD AND PLAN
MULTIPLE ESCAPE PATHS BEFORE
BEGINNING WORK.
CAUTION: ESTABLISH A
BYSTANDER SAFETY ZONE OF 20 FT
(6 M) PRIOR TO OPERATION OF THIS
EQUIPMENT. Bystander safety zone is a
minimum 20 ft (6 m) circle around the
operator that must remain free from
bystanders, children and pets (Fig. 29).
Felling operations require a larger safety zone
according to the size of the tree, see "Felling a
Tree" section.
FIG. 29
IMPORTANT: PRACTICE CUTTING
LOGS ON A SAWHORSE OR CRADLE
UNTIL YOU BECOME COMFORTABLE
OPERATING THE SAW.
To get the best performance and operate
the saw safely, follow these instructions:
• Observe all applicable national and
municipal rules and regulations for
cutting .
• Take frequent breaks to reduce the risk
of injury .
• Before beginning to cut, make sure the
saw chain is properly tensioned and the
chain is sharp .
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