5. Press and hold the lock-off button with the thumb of your right hand, then
squeeze the variable-speed trigger switch with the fingers of your right hand to
start the saw.
6. Release the lock-of button and continue to squeeze the variable-trigger switch for
continued operation.
To Stop the Chain Saw
1. Move the chain saw away from cutting area, and then release the variable-speed
trigger switch to stop the chain saw.
2. Push the chain kickback brake paddle forward to the brake position to engage the
chain brake (Fig. 1).
WARNING:
breaks and after finishing work.
PREPARATION FOR CUTTING
Refer to "Important Safety Instructions" section earlier in this manual for appropriate safety
equipment.
Work Area Precautions
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Cut only wood or materials made from wood. Do not cut sheet metal, plastics,
masonry, or non-wood building materials.
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Never allow children to operate the chain saw.
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Allow no person to use this chain saw who has not read this Operator's Manual or
received adequate instructions for the safe and proper use of this chain saw.
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When felling a tree, keep everyone - helpers, bystanders, children, and animals -
a safe distance from the cutting area. During felling operations, the safe distance
should be a least twice the height of the largest trees in the felling area. During
bucking operations, keep a minimum distance of 15 feet (4.5 m) between
workers. Trees should not be felled in a manner that would endanger any person,
strike any utility line or cause any property damage. If a tree does make contact
with any utility line, stay clear of the tree and the line and notify the utility
company immediately.
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Always cut with both feet on solid ground to prevent being pulled off balance.
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Do not cut above chest height, as a saw held higher is difficult to control against
kickback forces.
56V LITHIUM-ION CORDLESS CHAIN SAW — CS1610/CS1610-FC
Always remove the battery pack from the chain saw during work
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