Use and Care Manual

5 - English
CHAINSAW SAFETY WARNINGS
 Stop the chainsaw before setting it down.
 To avoid accidental starting, never carry the unit with your
finger on the switch trigger.
 Maintain the unit with care. Keep the cutting edge sharp
and clean for best performance and to reduce the risk
of injury. Follow instructions for lubricating and changing
accessories.
 Do not operate a chainsaw with one hand! Use a firm grip
with thumbs and fingers encircling the chainsaw handles.
Serious injury to the operator, helpers, bystanders, or any
combination of these persons may result from one-handed
operation. A chainsaw is intended for two-handed use.
 Guard against electric shock – Avoid body contact with
grounded surfaces such as metal pipes and wire fences.
There is an increased risk of electric shock if your body
is grounded.
 Do not operate a chainsaw that is damaged, improperly
adjusted, or not completely and securely assembled.
Chain should slow to a stop when the switch trigger is
released. If the chain continues to turn after the switch
trigger has been released, have the unit serviced by an
authorized service center.
 Check for damaged parts. Check for alignment of mov-
ing parts, binding of moving parts, breakage of parts,
mounting, and any other conditions that may affect its
operation. A guard or other part that is damaged should
be properly repaired or replaced by an authorized ser-
vice center unless otherwise indicated elsewhere in this
manual.
 All chainsaw service, other than the items listed in the
operation and maintenance sections, should be performed
by an authorized service center.
 Always maintain a proper stance.
 Do not use chainsaw if switch does not turn it on and off.
Have switch replaced by an authorized service center.
 Do not adapt your power head to a bow guide or use it
to power any attachments or devices not listed for the
saw.
 Disconnect chainsaw from power supply when not in
use, before servicing, and when making adjustments and
changing attachments, such as saw chain and guard.
 Do not cut vines and/or small underbrush.
 Do not force the chainsaw. The job can be performed
better and safer at the rate for which it was intended.
 When clearing jammed material or servicing the unit,
make sure all power switches are off and the battery
pack is removed or disconnected. Unexpected actua-
tion of the chainsaw while clearing jammed material or
servicing may result in serious personal injury.
 Always use the right product for your application. The
chainsaw should be used for cutting wood only. Never
use the chainsaw to cut plastic, masonry or non-wood
building materials.
 Store chainsaw when not charging or when not in use.
Chainsaw should be stored in a dry and high or locked
area out of the reach of children. When storing chainsaw
place the scabbard on the bar and chain.
 Use this product only with batteries and chargers listed in
tool/appliance/battery pack/charger correlation supple-
ment 988000-842.
 Battery operated units do not have to be plugged into an
electrical outlet; therefore, they are always in operating
condition. Be aware of possible hazards even when unit
is not operating.
 Remove the battery pack from the chainsaw when not
charging and before cleaning, servicing, storing, removing
material from the unit, changing accessories such as the
bar and chain, or when not in use.
 Never use water or any liquids to clean or rinse off your
product and do not expose the product to rain or wet
conditions. Store indoors in a dry area. Corrosive liquids,
water, and chemicals can enter the product’s electronic
components and/or battery compartment and damage
electronic components and/or the battery pack, which can
result in a short circuit, increased risk of fire, and serious
personal injury. Remove any buildup of dirt and debris by
wiping the product clean with a dry cloth occasionally.
KICKBACK
See Figures 2 - 5.
WARNING:
Kickback may occur when the moving chain contacts an
object at the upper portion of the tip of the guide bar or
when the wood closes in and pinches the saw chain in the
cut. Contact at the upper portion of the tip of the guide
bar can cause the chain to dig into the object and stop the
chain for an instant. The result is a lightning fast, reverse
reaction which kicks the guide bar up and back toward
the operator. If the saw chain is pinched along the top of
the guide bar, the guide bar can be driven rapidly back
toward the operator. Either of these reactions can cause
loss of saw control which can result in serious injury. Do
not rely exclusively upon the safety devices built into the
saw. As a chainsaw user, you should take several steps
to keep your cutting jobs free from accident or injury.
 The following precautions should be followed to mini-
mize kickback:
• Always grip the saw firmly with both hands. Hold the
saw firmly with both hands when the unit is running.
Place your right hand on the rear handle and your left
hand on the front handle with your thumbs and fingers
encircling the chainsaw handles. A firm grip together
with a stiff left arm will help you maintain control of the
saw if kickback occurs.