Use and Care Manual

56V LITHIUM-ION CORDLESS CHAIN SAW — CS1600 13
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Push and Pull – The reaction force
is always opposite to the direction
the chain is moving where wood
contact is made. Thus, the operator
must be ready to control the PULL
when cutting on the bottom edge of
the bar, and the PUSH when cutting
along the top edge. See Figure 5.
ADDITIONAL WARNINGS
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A chain saw is intended for two-
handed use. Serious injury to the
operator, helpers, and/or bystanders
can result from one-handed
operation.
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Avoid unintentional contact
with the stationary saw chain or
guide bar rails. These can be very
sharp. Always wear gloves and long
pants or chaps when handling the
chain saw, saw chain, or guide bar.
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Never operate a chain saw that is damaged or improperly adjusted or
that is not completely and securely assembled. Be sure that the saw chain
stops moving when the trigger switch is released.
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Inspect the work piece for nails, wire, or other foreign objects prior to
cutting.
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When bucking, secure the work piece prior to cutting. When felling or
pruning, identify and secure hazardous branches.
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Aggressive or abusive cutting or misuse of the chain saw can cause
premature bar, chain, and/or sprocket wear, as well as a broken chain or
bar, leading to kickback, chain throw or the ejection of material.
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Never use the guide bar as a lever. A bent guide bar can cause premature bar,
chain, and/or sprocket wear, as well as a broken chain or bar, leading to kickback,
chain throw or the ejection of material.
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Cut only one work piece at a time.
5
Pull
Push