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.
10. Make sure the saw chain is not touching the ground or any other objects.
11. Make sure that cutting object does not exceed the usable cutting length of the chain saw.
The tip of guide bar shall always be kept at least 2" (5 cm) outside the outline of the wood
log.
To Start the Chain Saw (Fig . 11)
1. Install the battery pack.
2. Make sure that 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 paddle
towards the front handle (to the operating
position).
4. Grasp the front and rear handles firmly,
using both hands.
5. Press and hold the lock-off button, then
squeeze the trigger switch to start the saw.
Release the lock-off button and continue to
squeeze the trigger for continued operation.
WARNING
To Stop the Chain Saw
1. Move the chain saw away from cutting area, and then release the trigger switch to stop the
chain saw.
2. Push the chain kickback brake paddle forward (to the brake position) to engage the chain
brake.
WARNING
20
Do not attempt to start the saw when the saw chain is in a cut or in
contact with any surface .
Always remove the battery pack from the chain saw during work
breaks and after finishing work.
Fig . 11
Lock-off Button
Trigger Switch