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„ Check and fill the oil tank when battery is recharged, or
as needed.
NOTE: It is normal for lubricant to seep from the saw when
not in use. To prevent seepage, empty the oil tank after each
use. When storing the unit for a long period of time (three
months or longer) be sure the chain is lightly lubricated; this
will prevent rust on the chain and bar sprocket.
NOTICE:
Before each use, check to make sure that the chain is
properly tensioned. A cold chain is correctly tensioned
when there is no slack on the underside of the guide bar,
the chain is snug, and it can be turned by hand without
binding. During normal saw operation, the temperature
of the chain increases. The drive links of a correctly ten-
sioned warm chain will hang approximately .050 in. out
of the bar groove.
See the Adjusting the Chain Tension instructions in the
Maintenance section of this manual to properly adjust
the chain tension.
OPERATING THE CHAIN BRAKE
Check the operating condition of the chain brake prior to
each use.
„ Using the back of your left hand, engage the chain brake
by pushing the chain brake lever/hand guard toward the
bar while the chain is rotating rapidly.
„ Reset the chain brake back into the RUN position by
grasping the top of the chain brake lever/hand guard
and pulling toward the front handle until you hear a click.
WARNING:
If the chain brake does not stop the chain immediately, or
if the chain brake will not stay in the run position without
assistance, take the saw to a qualified service center for
repair prior to use.
STARTING AND STOPPING THE CHAIN SAW
See Figures 7 - 8.
WARNING:
Keep body to the left of the chain line. Never straddle the
saw or chain, or lean over past the chain line. Improper
operation of the chainsaw could result in serious personal
injury.
Starting the chainsaw:
„ Slide and hold the lock-out button. This makes the switch
trigger operational.
OPERATION
„ Press and hold the switch trigger, release the lock-out
button and continue to squeeze the switch trigger for
continued operation.
Stopping the chainsaw:
„ Release the switch trigger to stop the chainsaw.
„ Upon release of the switch trigger, the lock-out button
will be automatically reset to the lock position.
This cordless chainsaw is designed for limbing and pruning
type cutting, as well as cutting small trees.
PREPARATION FOR CUTTING
PROPER GRIP ON HANDLES
See Figures 9 - 10.
Refer to General Power Tool Safety Rules earlier in this manual
for appropriate safety equipment.
„ Wear non-slip gloves for maximum grip and protection.
„ Hold the saw firmly with both hands. Always keep your
left hand on the front handle and your right hand on the
rear handle so that your body is to the left of the chain line.
WARNING:
Never use a left-handed (cross-handed) grip, or any
stance which would place your body or arm across the
chain line. Improper operation of the chainsaw could
result in serious personal injury.
„ Maintain a proper grip on the saw whenever the unit is
running. The fingers should encircle the handle and the
thumb is wrapped under the handlebar. This grip is least
likely to be broken (by a kickback or other sudden reaction
of the saw). Any grip in which the thumb and fingers are
on the same side of the handle, is dangerous because a
slight kick of the saw can cause loss of control.
WARNING:
Do not operate the switch trigger with your left hand and
hold the front handle with your right hand. Never allow any
part of your body to be in the chain line while operating
a saw. Improper operation of the chainsaw could result
in serious personal injury.
PROPER CUTTING STANCE
See Figure 11.
WARNING:
Always use the proper cutting stance described in this
section. Never kneel when using the chainsaw. Kneeling
could result in loss of stability and control of the chainsaw,
resulting in serious personal injury.
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