Operating the Chainsaw
General Operation
DANGER: To avoid serious personal
injury, do not overreach and do not stand
on a ladder, stepstool, or any raised
position that is not fully secured. Never
cut above shoulder height.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury,
always wear proper boots, gloves, head,
ear, and eye protection.
GRIP
Always grip the tool with both hands. Grasp
the front handle with the left hand and the
rear handle with the right (Fig. 17). Wrap the
fingers over the top of the handle with the
thumb below the handle.
FIG. 17
Chainsaw Model CS1500-092
Operating the Chainsaw
GRIP WITH THUMB
BELOW HANDLE
FOOTING
Stand with both feet on solid ground with
weight evenly spread between them (Fig. 18).
FIG. 18
STOPPING THE CHAINSAW
Release the trigger switch to stop the
chainsaw.
STARTING THE CHAINSAW
WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury,
never defeat the interlock by taping,
wiring or tying down the trigger lock-out.
Make sure the chain brake is not engaged.
Grasp the front and rear handles firmly. Press
and hold the trigger lock-out with the thumb (1).
To start the saw, squeeze the trigger switch (2)
(Fig. 19). There is no need to continue to press
the trigger lock-out. It will remain disengaged
until the trigger is released.
FIG. 19
(1) TRIGGER LOCK-OUT
(2) TRIGGER
SWITCH
19