Operating Guide

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Starting the chain saw:
• Make sure chain tension is at desired setting. Refer to Adjusting the Chain Tension in the
Maintenance section of this manual.
• Make sure the chain cover lock knob is tight to the chain cover.
• Make sure no objects or obstructions are in immediate vicinity which could come into
contact with the bar and chain.
• Press and hold the switch lock. This makes the trigger switch operational.
• Press and hold the switch trigger, release the switch lock, and continue to squeeze the
trigger switch for continued operation.
Stopping the chainsaw:
• Release the switch trigger to stop the chainsaw.
• Upon release of the switch trigger, the switch lock will be automatically reset to the lock
position.
OPERATION
Fig. 8
SWITCH
TRIGGER
SWITCH
LOCK
FRONT
HANDLE