Use and Care Manual

Fig. 8

SWITCH

TRIGGER

SWITCH

LOCK

HANDLE

CHAIN BRAKE

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 trigger switch, release the switch lock, and continue to squeeze the

trigger switch for continued operation.

Stopping the chainsaw:

NOTE: Once the trigger switch is released, the mechanical brake will engage stopping the chain.

• Release the trigger switch to stop the chainsaw.

• Upon release of the trigger switch, the switch 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.

OPERATION