Use and Care Manual

Page 14 — English
OPERATION
Stopping the chain saw:
NOTE: 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-out will be automatically reset to the lock
position.
PREPARING FOR CUTTING
PROPER GRIP ON HANDLES
See Figure 10.
See General Safety Rules for appropriate safety
equipment.
Wear non-slip gloves for maximum grip and
protection.
Hold the saw firmly with both hands. Always
keep your left hand on the front handle and your
right hand on the rear handle so that your body
is to the left of the chain line.
Fig. 9
SWITCH
LOCK-OUT
SWITCH
TRIGGER
Fig. 8
EXTENSION
CORD
RETENUE
DE CORDON
NOTE: It is normal for oil to seep from the saw
when not in use. To prevent seepage, empty the
oil tank after each use then run for one minute.
When storing the unit for a long period of time
(three months or longer) be sure the chain is lightly
lubricated; this will prevent rust on the chain and
bar sprocket.
CONNECTING TO POWER SUPPLY
See Figure 8
This chain saw is designed with a cord retainer
that prevents the extension cord from being pulled
loose while using.
 Form a loop with the end of the extension cord.
Insert loop portion of extension cord through
the opening in the side of the rear handle and
place over cord hitch.
Slowly pull loop against cord retainer until the
slack is removed.
Plug chain saw into extension cord.
NOTE: Failure to remove all excess cord slack
from extension cord retainer could result in plug
loosening from receptacle.
STARTING AND STOPPING THE CHAIN
SAW
See Figure 9.
WARNING:
Keep body to the left of the chain line. Never
straddle the saw or chain, or lean over past the
chain line.
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 in contact
with the bar and chain.
Press and hold the switch lock-out. This makes
the switch trigger operational.
Press and hold the switch trigger, release the
switch lock-out and continue to squeeze the
switch trigger for continued operation.