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Saw Chain and Guide Bar Oiling (Fig. A, G)
Auto Oiling System
This chain saw is equipped with an auto oiling system that
keeps the saw chain and guide bar constantly lubricated.
1. The oil level indicator
chain saw. If the oil level is less than a quarter full, remove
the battery from the chain saw and refill the oil tank with
the correct type of oil.
2. Always empty oil tank when finished cutting.
3. Always empty oil tank before storing this unit.
nOTE: Do not operate this chain saw without oil.
nOTE: Always use a high-quality, biodegradable bar
and chain oil for proper saw chain and bar lubrication.
When pruning trees, vegetable-based bar and chain oil is
recommended, as mineral-based oils may harm living trees.
Never use dirty, used, or contaminated oil. Doing so may
damage the tool.
Filling the Oil Reservoir
1. Unscrew counterclockwise and then remove the oil
cap
. Fill the reservoir with the recommended bar and
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chain oil until the oil level has reached the top of the oil
level indicator
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.
2. Refit the oil cap and tighten clockwise.
3. Periodically switch the chain saw off and check the
oil level indicator to ensure the bar and chain are being
properly oiled.
Transporting Chain Saw (Fig. A, H)
• Always remove the battery from the tool, set the brake
and cover the guide bar
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transporting the saw.
Wrench Storage (Fig. A, I)
The wrench
is stored in the wrench storage slot
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located on the bottom of the unit.
1. To use the wrench
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slot
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.
2. To store the wrench
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slot
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screwdriver end first.
OPERATION
WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal
injury, turn unit off, set the brake and remove the
battery pack before making any adjustments or
removing/installing attachments or accessories. An
accidental start‑up can cause injury.
Proper Hand Position (Fig. L)
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
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, with the right hand on the rear handle
Installing and Removing the Battery Pack (Fig. J–K)
WARNING: Ensure the tool/appliance is in the off position
before inserting the battery pack.
nOTE: For best results, make sure your battery pack is
fully charged.
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shows the level of the oil in the
with the scabbard
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pull it out of the wrench storage
push it into the wrench storage
1. To install the battery pack
the battery pack with the rails inside the tool's handle and
slide it into the handle until the battery pack is firmly seated
in the tool and ensure that it does not disengage.
2. To remove the battery pack from the tool, press the
battery pack release button
pack out of the tool handle.
Operating the Chain Saw (Fig. A, L–N)
WARNING: Read and understand all instructions. Failure
to follow all instructions listed below may result in electric
shock, fire and/or serious personal injury.
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
when
with the guide bar when operating the chain saw.
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WARNING: When not in use always have the chain
brake engaged and battery removed.
Setting the Chain Brake (Fig. N)
Your chain saw is equipped with a chain braking system
which will stop the chain quickly in case of kickback.
1. Remove the battery from the tool.
2. To engage the chain brake, push the chain brake/front
hand guard
3. Pull the chain brake/front hand guard
front handle
4. 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.
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.
Testing the Chain Brake (Fig. A, N)
Test the chain brake before every use to make sure it
operates correctly.
1. Place the tool on a flat, firm surface. Make sure the saw
chain
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is clear of the ground.
2. Grip the tool firmly with both hands and turn the chain
saw on.
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into the tool handle, align
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and firmly pull the battery
• Guard Against Kickback which can result in
severe injury or death. See general Power Tool
safety Warnings and general Chainsaw
safety Warnings, and Causes and Operator
Prevention of Kickback and Kickback safety
Features, to avoid the risk of kickback.
• 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.
• Use a firm grip with your left hand on the front
handle
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and your right hand on the rear
handle
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so that your body is to the left of the
guide bar
.
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• Do not hold chain saw by chain brake/front
hand guard
. Keep elbow of left arm locked so
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that left arm is straight to withstand a kickback.
• 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.
• Keep the chain saw running at full speed the
entire time you are cutting.
• Allow the saw chain to cut for you. Exert only
light pressure. Do not put pressure on chain saw
at end of cut.
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forward until it clicks into place.
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into the "set" position as shown in Fig. N.
English
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towards the
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