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Transporting Saw (Fig. A, M)
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Always remove the battery from the tool and cover the
guide bar
with the scabbard
4
transporting the saw.
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Engage chain brake by pushing chain brake / front hand
guard
3
forward.
OPERATION
Instructions for Use
WARNING: Always observe the safety instructions and
applicable regulations.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal
injury, turn tool off and disconnect battery pack
before making any adjustments or removing/
installing attachments or accessories. An accidental
start-up can cause injury.
Proper Hand Position (Fig. A, J)
WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal injury,
ALWAYS use proper hand position as shown.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal
injury, ALWAYS hold securely in anticipation of a
sudden reaction.
Proper hand position requires the left hand on the front handle
, with the right hand on the rear handle
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Operating the Chain Saw (Fig. A, N–O)
WARNING: Read and understand all instructions. Failure
to follow all instructions listed below may result in electric
shock, fire and/or serious personal injury.
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Guard Against Kickback which can result in severe
injury or death. See Important Safety Instructions
Guard against kickback, to avoid the risk
of kickback.
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Do not overreach. Do not cut above chest height.
Make sure your footing is firm. Keep feet apart. Divide
your weight evenly on both feet.
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Use a firm grip with your left hand on the front handle
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and your right hand on the rear handle
that your body is to the left of the guide bar.
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Do not hold chain saw by front hand guard/ chain
brake
3
. Keep elbow of left arm locked so that left
arm is straight to withstand a kickback.
WARNING: Never use a cross-handed grip (left hand on
the rear handle and right hand on the front handle).
WARNING: Never allow any part of your body to be in line
with the guide bar
4
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Never operate while in a tree, in any awkward position
or on a ladder or other unstable surface. You may lose
control of saw causing severe injury.
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Keep the chain saw running at full speed the entire
time you are cutting.
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Allow the chain to cut for you. Exert only light pressure.
Do not put pressure on chain saw at end of cut.
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(Figure M) when
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.
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when operating the chain saw.
WARNING: When not in use always have the chain
brake engaged and battery removed.
On / Off Switch
Always be sure of your footing and grip the chain saw firmly
with both hands with the thumb and fingers encircling
both handles.
This tool is equipped with a variable speed trigger switch. To turn
the unit on, ensure chain brake is not engaged. Push down on
the lock off lever
switch
. Once the unit is running, you may release the lock off
1
lever. The farther you depress the trigger, the faster it will operate.
In order to keep the unit running you must continue to squeeze
the trigger. To turn the unit off, release the trigger.
nOTE: If too much force is applied while making a cut the saw
will turn off. To restart saw, you must release the lock off lever
2
and the trigger switch
your cut again this time with less force. Allow the saw to cut at its
own pace.
WARNING: Never attempt to lock a switch in the
ON position.
Setting The Chain Brake
Your chain saw is equipped with a motor chain braking system
which will stop the chain quickly in case of kickback.
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Remove the battery from the tool.
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To engage the chain brake, push the chain brake / front
hand guard
3
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Pull the chain brake / front hand guard
handle
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into the "set" position as shown in Figure O.
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The tool is now ready to use.
nOTE: In the event of kickback, your left hand will come in
contact with the front guard, pushing it forward, toward the
workpiece. This will stop the tool.
Testing The Chain Brake
Test the chain brake before every use to make sure it
operates correctly.
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Place the tool on a flat, firm surface. Make sure the saw chain
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is clear of the ground.
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Grip the tool firmly with both hands and turn the chain
saw on.
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Rotate your left hand forward around the front handle
so the back of your hand comes in contact with the Chain
brake / front hand guard
workpiece. The saw chain should stop immediately.
nOTE: If saw does not stop immediately, stop use of tool and
bring it to a D
WALT service center nearest you.
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WARNING: Make sure to set chain brake before cutting.
, shown in Figure N, and squeeze the trigger
2
1
before the saw will restart. Begin
forward until it clicks into place.
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3
and push it forward, toward the
towards the front
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