OPERATING
CHAIN SAW
Continued
CUTTING WITH THE CHAIN SAW
1. Connect saw to extension cord. Connect extension cord to power supply.
2. Make suresectionof logtobe cutisnotlayingon _ound. Thiswillkeepchain
from touchinggroundas itcutsthroughlog.Touching groundwithmoving
chainwilldullchain.
3. Use bothhandstogripsaw. Always use lefthand to==,ripfronthandleandright
hand togriprearhanclle.Use firmgrip.Thumbs and fingersmust wrap around
saw handles(seeFigure10).
4. Make sureyour footingisfirm.Keep feetapart.Divideyour weightevenlyon
bothfeet.
5. When readytomake a cut,pressinswitchlockoutwithrightthumb and squeeze
trigger(seeFigure10).This willtam saw on.Releasingtriggerwillturnsaw off.
Make suresaw isrunningatfullspeedbeforestartinga cut.
Trigger
•Figure 10 - Switch Lockout and Trigger Location
6. When startinga cut,placemoving chainagainstwood. Hold saw firmlyinplace
toavoidpossiblebouncingorskating(sidewaysmovement) of saw."
Guide saw usinglightpressure.Do notforcesaw.The motor willoverloadand
can bum out.
8. Remove saw from a cut with saw running at full speed. Stop saw by releasing
trigger. Make sure chain has stopped before setting saw down.
9. Practice until you can maintain a steady, even cutting rate.
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