User Manual

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OPERATION
General Operation
Check the product, its power cord and plug as well as accessories for damage before each
use. Do not use the product if it is damaged or shows wear.
Double check that accessories and the guide bar/saw chain are properly fixed.
Always hold the product by its handle. Keep the handle dry to ensure safe support.
Ensure that the air vents are always unobstructed and clear. Clean them if necessary with a
soft brush. Blocked air vents may lead to overhearing and damage the product.
Switch the product off immediately if you are disturbed while working by other people
entering the working area. Always let the product come to complete stop before putting it
down.
Do not overwork yourself. Take regular breaks to ensure you can concentrate on the work
and have full control over the product.
Basic Operating/Cutting Procedure
To become proficient attend a recognized chain saw training course to learn how to
operate chain saws safely and effectively. Familiarize yourself with all the controls and
switches. Practice all movements with the product switched off.
Always hold the products firmly with both hands. Hold the front grip with your left hand and
the rear grip with your right hand. Fully grip both handles at all times during operation. Never
operate the product using only one hand.
Ensure the power cord is located to the rear, away from the chain and the wood and is
positioned so that it cannot be caught on branches or similar objects during cutting.
Only use the product with a secure stance. Hold the product to the right-hand side of your
body (Fig. 20).
The Saw chain (4) must be running at full speed before it makes contact with the wood. Use
the spike bumper (21) to secure the product onto the wood before starting to cut and use it
as a leverage point while cutting (Fig. 21).
Reset the spike bumper at a low point when cutting thicker logs by pulling the product slightly
backwards until the gripping teeth release, and then reposition at lower level to continue