Manual

• This saw is equipped with a chain brake.
The brake is designed to stop the chain if
kickback occurs.
• The JnertJa-aetJvated chain brake is
activated if the front hand guard is pushed
forward, either manually (by hand) or
automatically (by sudden movement).
• if the brake is already activated, it is
disengaged by pulling the ftont hand guard
back toward the front handle as far as
possible.
• When cutting with the saw, the chain brake
must be disengaged.
Braking function control
CAUTION: The chain brake must be
checked several times daily. The engine
must be runnfag when performing this proce-
dure. This isthe only instance when the saw
should be placed on the ground with the en-
gine running.
Place the saw on firm ground. Grip the rear
handle with your right hand and the front han-
dle with your left band. AppIy full throttle by
fulIy depressing the throttle trigger Activate
the chain brake by turning your Ieft wrist
against the hand guard without releasing
your grip around the front handle. The chain
should stop immediately.
Inertia activating function control
_ikWARNING: When performing the
folfawing procedure, the engine must be
turned off.
Grip the rear handle w_th your right hand and
the front handle wth your left hand. Hold the
chain saw approximately 14" (35 cm) above a
stump or other wooden surface Release your
grip on the front handfa and use the wefght of
the saw to fat the tip of the guide bar fal} forward
and contact the stump. When the t_pof the bar
hits the stump, the brake should activate.
OPERATING TIPS
• Check chain tension beforefirst use, after
1 minute of operation, and each time be-
fore you start the chain saw. See CHAIN
TENSION in the ASSEMBLY section
• Cut wood only. Do not cut metal, plastics,
masonry, non-wood building materials, etc.
• Stop the saw if the chain strikes a foreign
object, faspect the saw and repair or re-
place parts as necessary. If the chain
jumps off the guide bar, inspect the chain
for damaged drive links before reinstalling.
Burrs on drive links, which prevent them
from entering the groove of the guide bar.
can be removed with a flat file.
• Keep the chain out of dirt and sand Even a
small amount of dirt will dull a chain, increase
the possibility of kickback, and require chain
sharpening or replacement
• Practice cutting a few small logs using the
following techniques to get the "feel" of us-
ing your saw before you begin a major
sawing operation.
• Squeeze the throttle thgger and allow the
enginetoreach fullspeed beforecutting
• Begin cutting with the saw frame
against the Iog.
• Keep the engine at fulI speed the entire
time you are cutting.
• Alfawthechafatocutforyou. Exertonly
light downward pressure ff you force
the cut, damage to the bar, chain, or en-
gine can result.
• Release the throttIe trigger as soon as
the cut is completed, alfawing the en-
gfae to idle. If you run the saw at full
thrott fa without a cutting load, unneces-
sary wear can occur to the chain, bar,
and engine. It is recommended that
the engine not be operated for lon-
ger than 30 seconds at full throttle.
• To avoid losing control when cut is com-
plete, do not put pressure on saw at end
of cut.
• Stop the engine before setting the saw
down after cutting
TREE FELLING TECHNIQUES
WAR NING: Checkforbrokenordead
branches which can fall while cutting causing
serious _njury. Do not cut near buildings or
electncal wires ff you do not know the direction
of tree falt, nor cut at night since you will net be
ale to see well, nor during bad weather such as
rain, snow, or strong winds, etc. If the tree
makes contact with any utility _Jne, the utility
company should be notified immediately.
• Carefully plan your saw fag operation fa ad-
vance.
• Clear the work area. You need a clear area
all around the tree so you can have secure
footing.
• The chain saw operator should keep on
the uphill side of the terrain as the tree is
likely to roll or slide downhill after it is felled.
• Study the natural condr_Jons that can cause
the tree to fall in a pa_cular direction.
Natural conditions that can cause a tree to
fall in a particular direction include:
• The wind direction and speed
• The faan of the tree. The faan of a tree
might not be apparent due to uneven or
sfapfag tarrafa. Use a plumb or level to de-
termfae the direction of tree lean.
• Weight and branches on one side.
• Surrounding trees and obstacles
Look for decay and rot. if the trunk is rotted,
it can snap and fall toward the operator
Check for broken or dead branches which
can fallon you whilecutting.
Make sure there is enough room for the tree to
fall Maintain a distance of 2 1/2 tree lengths
from the nearest person or other objects. En-
gine noise can drown out a warning ca$
Remove dirt, stones, loose bark, nails, sta-
ples, and wire from the tree where cuts are to
be made. Plan a clear retreat path to the rear
and diagonal to the line of fall.
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