Operating The Chainsaw; General Operation - Oregon CS1400-091 Manuel D'instructions Original

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 CS1400-091
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
17