assembled properly and working with fully charged
battery packs, then you should check if the chain
brake lever is in the correct position (position
2. *When the chain brake is activated, the saw chain
should stop instantly. If the saw chain does not stop
or take time to slow down, please stop using the
chain saw and contact the service agent.
CUTTING
IMPORTANT: Is the oil tank filled? Check
the Oil Level Window prior to starting and
regularly during operation (See Fig. J). Refill oil
when oil level is low. A full oil tank will last approx.
12 minutes of cutting depending on sawing
intensity and stops.
Check recent replaced chain tension about every
10 minutes during operation.
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(1) Installing the battery pack into the machine.
(2) Make sure section of log to be cut is not laying
on the ground. if the log you are cutting is laying
on the ground, do not cut completely through
and allow the chain to make contact with the soil.
Reposition the log for the final separating cut.
(3) Use both hands to grip saw. Always use left hand
to grip front handle and right hand to grip rear
handle. Use a firm grip. Thumbs and fingers must
wrap around saw handles. (See Fig. K)
K
(4) Make sure your footing is firm. Keep feet-shoulder
width apart. Distribute your weight evenly on both
feet.
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(5) When ready to make a cut, push the throttle
lock-out button completely in with the right thumb
and squeeze the trigger. This will turn saw on.
Releasing the trigger will turn the saw off. Make
sure the saw is running at full speed before starting
a cut.
(6) When starting a cut, slowly place moving chain
against the wood. The wood should be as close to
the saw body as possible. Hold saw firmly in place
to avoid possible bouncing or skating (sideways
movement) of the saw.
(7) Guide the saw using light pressure with your left
forearm and do not put excessive force on the
saw, letting the saw do its work. The motor will
overload and can burn out. It will do the job better
and safer at the rate for which it was intended.
(8) Remove the saw from a cut with the saw running
at full speed. Stop the saw by releasing the throttle
trigger. Make sure the chain has stopped before
setting the saw down.
(9) Keep practicing on scrap logs in a secure working
area until you are comfortable, using a fluid motion
and a steady cutting rate.
KICKBACK SAFETY DEVICES ON THIS SAW
This saw has a low-kickback chain and reduced
kickback Guide Bar. Both items reduce the chance
of kickback. However, kickback can still occur with
this saw.
The following steps will reduce the risk of kickback.
• Use both hands to grip saw while saw is running.
Use firm grip. Thumbs and fingers must wrap
around saw handles.
• Keep all safety items in place on saw. Make sure
they work properly.
• Do not overreach or cut above shoulder height.
• Keep solid footing and balance at all times.
• Stand slightly to the left side of saw. This keeps
your body from being in direct line with chain.
• Do not let Guide Bar nose tip touch anything when
chain is moving.
• Never try cutting through two logs at same time.
Only cut one log at a time.
• Do not bury the Guide Bar nose or try plunge cut
(boring into wood using guide bar nose). This type
of cutting is for properly trained professionals only.
• Watch for shifting of wood or other forces that
may pinch chain.
• Use extreme caution when reentering a previous
cut.
• Use only the low-kickback chain and guide bar
that were supplied with this Chainsaw or or are
recommended as a replacement.
• Never use a dull or loose chain. Keep chain sharp
with proper tension.
HOW TO USE SAW SAFELY
1. Use the Chainsaw only with secure footing.
2. Hold the Chainsaw at the right-hand side of your
body (See Fig. L).
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