Operating Guide

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OPERATION
STARTING AND STOPPING THE CHAINSAW
A. Starting the Chainsaw:
• Make sure chain tension is at desired setting. Refer to adjusting the chain tension in the
Care and Maintenance section of this manual.
• Make sure the bar nuts are tight on the bar cover.
• Make sure no objects or obstructions are in the immediate vicinity which could come in
contact with the bar and chain.
• Insert the battery into the chainsaw.
• Press in the safety lock. This makes the trigger operational.
• Press and hold the trigger, and keep it pressed for continued operation.
B. Stopping the Chainsaw
• Release the trigger.
• Upon release of the trigger, the safety lock will be automatically reset to the lock position.
• This chain saw is equipped with a mechanical chain brake which is designed to stop a
moving chain in a fraction of a second if kickback occurs, reducing the chances of severe
injury. To manually engage the chain brake push the chain brake forward. This action will
lock the chain from moving; to release the chain brake, pull the brake toward the handle.
This will reset the chain brake.
NOTE: Once the trigger switch is released, the mechanical brake will engage stopping the chain.
NOTE: It is normal for the chain to coast to a stop once the trigger is released.
Trigger
Safety Lock
Chain Brake