Use and Care Manual

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The following precautions should be followed to
minimize kickback:
• Always grip the tool rmly with both
hands. Hold the tool rmly with both
hands when the unit is running.
• The tool can be held in multiple ori-
entations depending on the grip used. Keep your
right hand on the trigger handle and grip either the
front handle or pole hand grip with your left hand.
To increase control, always hold the tool using the
hand grip when using the attachment extension.
• Use your thumbs and ngers to fully encircle the
tool handles. A rm grip together with a sti󰀨 left
arm will help you maintain control of the tool if
kickback occurs.
• Make sure that the area in which you are cutting
is free from obstructions. Do not let the nose of
the guide bar contact a log, branch, fence, or any
other obstruction that could be hit while you are
operating the tool.
• Always cut with the unit running at full speed. Fully
squeeze the throttle trigger and maintain a steady
cutting speed.
• Use replacement parts such as low kickback chain
and special guide bars that reduce the risks associ-
ated with rotational kickback. Use only the replace-
ment guide bars and low kickback chains specied
by the manufacturer for the tool.
With a basic understanding of kickback, you can
reduce or eliminate the element of surprise. Sud-
den surprise contributes to accidents.
Keep proper footing and balance at all times.
• Do not cut with right hand holding power unit above
shoulder height. Do not overreach when cutting.
• Follow the sharpening and maintenance instructions
for the saw chain.
• Push and Pull - This reaction force is always op-
posite to the direction the chain is moving where
wood contact is made. Thus, the operator must
be ready to control the PULL when cutting on the
bottom edge of the bar, and PUSH when cutting
along the top edge.
Reaction
Reaction
Direction of
rotation
Direction of
rotation
Turning the Tool On / O󰀨
WARNING
Always be sure of your footing and
grip the tool rmly with both hands.
The ngers should encircle the handle and the
thumb should be wrapped under the handlebar to
resist kickback. Keep body to the left of the chain
line. 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.
Never straddle the saw or chain, or lean over past
the chain line.
Wear non-slip gloves for maximum grip and
protection.
1. WARNING! Always remove the guide bar cover
before use.
2. Insert the battery pack.
3. Grip the tool securely with both hands, keeping
body out of line with the chain.
4. To start the tool, squeeze the lock-o󰀨 lever and
pull the trigger.
5. Allow tool to come to full speed before contacting
workpiece.
6. To vary the speed, increase or decrease the pres-
sure on the trigger. The further the trigger is pulled,
the greater the speed up to the maximum set by
the speed control button.
7. To stop the tool release the trigger. Make sure the tool
comes to a complete stop before laying the tool down.