OPERATION
STARTING THE CHAIN SAW:
Make sure chain tension is at desired setting. Refer to Adjusting the Chain Tension in the
Maintenance section of this manual.
Make sure the chain cover lock knob is tight to the chain cover.
Make sure no objects or obstructions are in immediate vicinity which could come into contact
with the bar and chain.
Press and hold the switch lock. This makes the trigger switch operational.
Press and hold the trigger switch, release the switch lock, and continue to squeeze the
trigger switch for continued operation.
STOPPING THE CHAINSAW:
NOTE: It is normal for the chain to coast to a stop once the trigger switch is released.
Release the trigger switch to stop the chainsaw.
Upon release of the trigger switch, the switch lock will be automatically reset to the lock
position.
HANDLE
SWITCH
LOCK
17
Fig. 8
SWITCH
TRIGGER