Operating Guide

OPERATING YOUR CHAIN SAW
OPERATING THE CHAIN BRAKE (See Figure 9)
W A R N I N G
If the chain brake do not stop the chain immediately, or if the chain brake will not stay in the run
position without assistance, take the saw to an authorized service center for repair prior to use.
STARTING THE CHAIN SAW:
• Make sure chain tension is at desired setting. Refer to Adjusting the Chain Tension in the
Maintenance of this manual.
• Make sure the chain cover lock bolt is tight to the chain cover.
• Make sure no objects or obstructions are in immediate vicinity which could come in contact
with the bar and chain.
• Fit the battery pack into the chain saw (see figure 7).
Note: If the Chain Saw makes a rapid beeping sound when attempting to start the saw, the chain brake is
engaged. To start follow instructions above from the beginning.
• Press and hold the on/off switch. This makes the switch trigger operational.
• Press and hold the switch trigger, release the switch lock and continue to squeeze the switch
trigger for continued operation.
STOPPING THE CHAIN SAW:
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NOTE: For the first start of the chain saw, press and hold the on/off switch for a bit more time. Release the
on/off switch until the green light turns on.
OTE: It is normal for the chain to coast to a stop once the trigger switch is released.
• Release the switch trigger to stop the chain saw.
• Upon release of the switch trigger, the switch lock will be automatically reset to the lock
position.
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Fig. 8
On/Off switch
RUN
POSITION
Switch Trigger
Check the operating condition of the chain brake prior to each use.
• Engage the chain brake by rotating your left hand around the front handle, allowing the back of
your hand to push the chain brake lever/hand guard toward the bar while the chain is rotating
rapidly. Be sure to maintain both hands on the saw handles at all times.
• Reset the chain brake back into the RUN posi¬tion by grasping the top of the chain brake
lever/hand guard and pulling toward the front handle.
BRAKE
POSITION
Fig. 9-1
Fig. 9-2