STARTING/STOPPING THE CHAIN SAW
Before Starting the Chain Saw:
1. Remove the battery pack for the steps itemized below.
2. Make sure that the chain is properly mounted and the quick chain-tension adjust
knob is fully tightened, which ensures that the chain is correctly tensioned.
3. Check the side cover, to ensure that it is against the guide bar and saw chain
without any looseness and damage.
4. Check the oil level and ll the tank as needed, ensuring that the chain is well
lubricated.
5. Check the sharpness of the saw-chain cutting teeth.
6. Make sure that the chain-kickback brake handle can move back and forth easily
between the brake position and the operating position.
7. Hold the chain saw with both hands: with the right hand on the rear handle and
the left hand on the front handle.
8. Stand upright and hold the chain saw in a relaxed position and make sure that
the saw chain is not touching the ground or any other objects.
9. Make sure that you have a secure and balanced footing. Watch out for obstacles
such as tree stumps, roots and ditches, which could cause you to trip or stumble.
To Start (Fig. 12)
1. Install the battery pack.
2. Make sure no objects or
obstructions that could come in
contact with the bar and chain are
in the immediate vicinity.
3. Pull the chain-kickback brake
handle towards the front handle to
the operating position (see Fig. 1).
4. Grasp the front and rear handles rmly, using both hands.
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56V LITHIUM-ION CORDLESS CHAIN SAW — CS1800/CS1800-FC
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Lock-off Button
Variable-Speed
Trigger Switch