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A cord retention hook has been provided on the housing of the chainsaw to assist in
preventing the electrical connection between the extension cord and chainsaw plug
being forced apart. (Fig.16)
Note: the support is for the extension cord, and not the cable from the chainsaw.
1. To fit the extension cord to the support. Make a tight loop in the extension cord,
approximately 300mm from the socket on the extension cord.
2. Fit the loop into the rectangle recess in the back portion of the chainsaw.
3. Push the loop all the way through the housing by approximately 25 mm.
4. Push each side of the loop downwards so each side of the loop fits over the cord
retention hook.
5. To seat the cable firmly. Gently pull one of the two lengths of extension cable on the
righthand side of the chainsaw.
6. After, and only after the cable is correctly seated, plug the chainsaw plug into the
socket of the extension cable.
Operation
Before start-up
1. Check the tool and cable are in good working order before staring the chain saw.
2. Make sure that the chain lubrication is working and check the oil level.
3. Check the chain tension and the operation of the chain brake.
Caution:
Pass the extension cable over your shoulder and pay attention that it always stays behind
you while you are working. Never pass the cable over the saw chain, it is likely to be
caught by the chain.
Start up
1. Remove the bar cover.
2. Release the chain brake by pulling the front hand guard (8). (Fig.18) firmly towards
the back of the electric chain saw until a click is heard.
Activate the chain brake is shown as Fig.17.
Release the chain brake is shown as Fig.18.
Fig. 16
Fig. 17
3. To check the chain brake has been released, you should be able to move the chain by
hand.
4. Connect the cable to the power. Then the power indicator will be lit. (Fig.19-1)
Note: Ensure the brake is working efficiently. Check its operation every time before
commencing work with it.
Warning: The on-off switch never be depressed before pulling back the front hand guard.
5. Hold the electric chain saw by its grips with both hands.
6. To start the chainsaw, press and hold the lock-off button (9), pull the on-
off switch (17) towards the handle. Release the lock-off button. (Fig.19-2)
Fig. 19-1
7. To stop the chain saw, release the on-off switch.
Warning: Hold the electric chain saw with both hands until the chain is completely still.
Operate the electric chain saw, check the automatic oil function prior to use.
While cutting, always:
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Run the chainsaw at full speed by activating the on-off switch completely, this makes
the job safer, as these is less chance of pull-in or kick-back.
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Position your body to the left of the chainsaw so if it kicks back uncontrollably. It goes
over your right shoulder.
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Keep a firm grip with your left hand on the front handle, with your thumb securely
below the handle. The swivel of your wrist in a kick-back situation will activate the
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Fig. 18
Fig. 19-2
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