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off Button (3), then fully press the On/Off
Switch (2) and hold in this position. The Lock-
Off Button can now be released.
For switching off, release the On/Off Switch.
2. CuttiNG
imPORtaNt: is the oil reservoir
filled? Check the Oil level window
(4) prior to starting and regularly during
operation. Refill oil when oil level is low.
a full oil tank will last approx. 20
minutes depending on sawing intensity
and stops (See Fig. j1).
Check recent replaced chain tension
about every 10 minutes during
operation."
(1) Connect saw to extension cord. Connect
extension cord to power supply. (See Fig.
J2 )
(2) Make sure section of log to be cut is not
laying on the ground. This will keep the
chain (10) from touching the ground as it
cuts through the log.
Touching the ground while the Chain is
moving is dangerous and will dull the
Chain.
(3) Use both hands to grip saw. Always use left
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hand to grip Front Handle(6)and right hand
to grip Rear Handle (1). Use a firm grip.
Thumbs and fingers must wrap around saw
handles (See Fig.J3 ).
(4) Make sure your footing is firm. Keep
shoulder width feet apart. Divide your
weight evenly on both feet.
(5) When ready to make a cut, push the Lock-
off Button (3) 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. Hold saw firmly in
place to avoid possible bouncing or skating
(sideways movement) of saw.
(7) Guide the saw using light pressure and
do not put excessive force on the saw. 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
Chain Saw
running at full speed. Stop the saw by
releasing the On/off Switch (2). Make sure
the chain has stopped before setting the
saw down.
(9) Keep practicing on scrap logs in a secure
working area until you get the hang of it
and can saw with ease, 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 left side of saw.This keeps
your body from being in direct line with
chain.
• Do not let Guide Bar nose 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).
• 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(9)that were supplied with this chain
saw.
• Never use a dull or loose chain. Keep chain
sharp with proper tension.
HOw tO uSE Saw SaFEly
1. Use the chain saw only with secure footing.
2. Hold the chain saw at the right-hand side of
your body (See Fig. K1).
3. The Chain(10)must be running at full speed
before it makes contact with the wood.
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4. Use the metal Bumper Spikes (8) to secure
the saw onto the wood before starting to
cut.
5. Use the Bumper Spikes as a leverage point
(a) while cutting. (See Fig. K2)
6. do not operate the chain saw with
arms fully extended, attempt to saw
areas which are difficult to reach, or
stand on a ladder while sawing (see
Fig. k3).
Never use the chain saw above shoulder
height
CuttiNG wOOd uNdER tENSiON (See
fig. l)
waRNiNG: when cutting a limb that
is under tension, use extreme
caution. Be alert for wood springing
back. when wood tension is released,
limb could spring back and strike
operator causing severe injury or death.
When sawing logs supported on both ends,
start the cut from above(Y) about 1/3 of the
diameter into the log and then finish the cut
(Z) from below, in order to avoid contact of the
chain saw with the ground. When sawing logs
supported on only one end, start the cut from
below (Y) about 1/3 of the diameter into the
log and finish the cut from above (Z) in order
to avoid log splitting or jamming of the chain
saw.
OpeRATIOn fOR pOLe SAW
Cutting with extension pole (when used
with optional pole attachment)
1. Connect saw to extension cord. Connect
extension cord to power supply.
2. Use both hands to grip Pole Saw. Use only
designated grip areas when operating Pole
Saw (see Figure M1). Use firm grip. Thumbs
and fingers must wrap around Pole Saw
handle and pole.
3. Make sure your footing is firm. Keep feet
apart. Divide your weight evenly on both
feet.
4. When ready to make a cut, press in trigger
switch lock-out and squeeze trigger switch
(see Figure M2). This will turn Pole Saw on.
Releasing trigger switch will turn Pole Saw
off. Make sure saw is running at full speed
Chain Saw
before starting a cut.
5. When starting a cut, place moving chain
against wood. Hold Pole Saw firmly in
place to avoid possible bouncing or skating
(sideways movement) of saw.
6. Guide Pole Saw using light pressure. Do
not force Pole Saw. The motor will overload
and can burn out. It will do the job better
and safer at the rate for which it was
intended.
7. Remove Pole Saw from a cut with saw
running at full speed. Stop Pole Saw by
releasing trigger. Make sure chain has
stopped before setting Pole Saw down.
tRimmiNG a tREE (PRuNiNG)
waRNiNG: avoid kickback.
kickback can result in severe injury
or death.
See kickback, to avoid risk of kickback.
waRNiNG: do not operate Pole Saw
while
• in a tree
• on a ladder or any other unstable
surface
• in any awkward position
you may lose control of Pole Saw
causing severe injury.
waRNiNG: do not extend arms
above shoulders when using Pole
Saw.
CautiON: Seek professional help if
facing conditions beyond your ability.
Trimming a tree is the process of cutting limbs
from a living tree. Make sure your footing
is firm. Keep feet apart. Divide your weight
evenly on both feet.
Follow directions below to trim a tree.
1. Make first cut six inches from tree trunk on
underside of limb. Use top of guide bar to
make this cut. Cut 1/3 through diameter of
limb (see Figure M3).
2. Move two to four inches farther out on
limb. Make second cut from above limb.
Continue cut until you cut limb off.
3. Make third cut as close to tree trunk as
possible on underside of limb stub. Use
top of guide bar to make this cut. Cut 1/3
through diameter of stub.
4. Make fourth cut directly above third cut. Cut
down to meet third cut. This will remove
limb stub.
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