ADDING BAR AND CHAIN OIL: INITIAL USE
This unit comes from the factory with the chain oil reservoir empty.
Fill the chain oil reservoir with bar and chain oil before starting or
using the unit. Refer to Adding Bar and Chain Oil instructions in the
Maintenance section.
ADJUSTING THE CHAIN TENSION: INITIAL USE
The saw chain must be properly tensioned before attempting to
start or operate the unit. The saw chain may also require additional
tensioning as the saw chain heats up during operation. Refer to
Adjusting the Chain Tension instructions in the Maintenance section.
CONNECTING AND DISCONNECTING THE POWER
SOURCE
WARNING:
Make sure the throttle control is released
before connecting or disconnecting the power source.
Refer to the Starting and Stopping section.
Connecting the Unit to the Power Source
1. Plug the power cord into the extension cord.
2. Make a narrow loop in the extension cord (Fig. 1).
3. Push the loop through the hole in the rear handle (Fig. 1).
4. Position the loop onto the cord hook (Fig. 1). Gently pull the
loop to secure the cord in place.
5. Plug the extension cord into an appropriate power outlet.
Disconnecting the Unit from the Power Source
1. Unplug the extension cord from the power outlet.
2. Unplug the power cord from the extension cord.
3. Remove the looped cord from the cord hook and hole in the rear
handle (Fig. 1).
ASSEMBLY
Cord Hook
12
Rear Handle
Power Cord
Extension Cord
Fig. 1