Instructions / Assembly

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CS-400 OPERATION

◆ Do not let the tip of the bar

touch anything while the

engine is running. At cutting

speed the chain is moving at a

high rate of speed. Should the

tip contact a limb or log while

the chain is moving, the tip

will be pushed upward with

considerable force. This is

known as kickback. Avoid it!

In all circumstances the operation of the chain saw is a one-man job. It is

difficult at times to take care for your own safety, so don’t assume the

responsibility for a helper as well. After you have learned the basic techniques

of using the saw, your best aid will be your own good common sense.

The accepted way to hold the saw is to

stand to the left of the saw with your left

hand on the front handlebar and your

right hand on the rear handle so you can

operate the throttle trigger with your right

index finger. Before attempting to fell a

tree, cut some small logs or limbs.

Become thoroughly familiar with the

controls and the responses of the saw.

Start the engine, see that it is running

properly. Squeeze the trigger to open the

throttle wide open and start the cut. If the

chain is properly sharpened, the cutting

should be relatively effortless. It is not

necessary to press down hard to make

the saw cut. Pushing the saw too hard will

slow the engine and cutting will actually

be more difficult.

Sap from palm trees may corrode metal parts unless proper saw

maintenance is performed. Make sure to clean metal parts from palm

sap immediately after use.

• Remove sprocket cover. Clean wood chips and sawdust from cover and

engine crankcase.

• Never use metal tools for cleaning which may scratch the metal paint and

allow corrosion to develop.

• Clean sap accumulation from metal parts with cloth and warm water with

soap.

Kickback