•Reduce the risk of the saw chain breaking or jumping off the bar. •Obtain optimal cutting performance. •Extend the life of cutting equipment. •Avoid increasing vibration levels. General rules •Only use cutting equipment recommended by us! See instructions under the heading Technical data. •Keep the chain’s cutting teeth properly sharpened! Follow our instructions and use the recommended file gauge. A damaged or badly sharpened chain increases the risk of accidents. •Maintain the correct depth g

Even a non-moving chain can cause serious cuts to yourself or persons you bump into with an exposed chain. Long-term storage Empty the fuel/oil tanks in a well ventilated area. Store the fuel in approved cans in a safe place. Fit the bar guard. Clean the machine. See instructions under the heading Maintenance schedule. Starting and stopping WARNING! Note the following before starting: The chain brake must be engaged when the chain saw is started to reduce the chance of contact with the moving ch

WARNING: Cutting edges on chain are sharp. Use protective gloves when handling chain. IMPORTANT: Do not clamp chain saw in vise during assembly. Continued CHAIN SAW NAMES AND TERMS Continued 5. Rotate guide bar retainer 90 degrees as shown in Figure 5. 6. Place chain around drive sprocket, along top groove of guide bar, and around guide bar nose. Note: Make sure cutting edges of chain are facing in right direction. Position chain so cutting edges on top of guide bar face guide bar nose (see Figu

Step 2a Step 3 Step 2b ® ELECTRIC CHAIN SAW OWNER’S MANUAL IMPORTANT! Failure to follow these instructions when tensioning saw chain will damage saw and void the warranty. For additional information see owner’s manual or call 1-800-858-8501. Make sure chain moves freely around guide bar then tighten nut. LOOSEN Loosen nut... If chain becomes loose around guide bar, allow chain to cool then... TIGHTEN Turn chain tensioning screw clockwise to tension saw chain... TIGHTEN WARNING: Unplug saw and al

Service When servicing, use only identical replacement parts. Storage When not in use, always store saw • with battery removed • in a high or locked place, out of children’s reach • in a dry place • with scabbard over guide bar • indoors Save these instructions. It is your guide to safe and proper operation of this saw. POLESAW TRIMMING PRECAUTIONS Never stand directly under the limb you are trimming. Always position yourself out of the path of falling debris. Never stand on a ladder or other ty

If the extension is to be used outside, the cord must be suitable for outdoor use. Any cord marked for outdoor use can also be used for indoor work. The letters “W” or “WA” on the cord jacket indicate that the cord is suitable for outdoor use. b. An extension cord must have adequate wire size (AWG or American Wire Gauge) for safety, and to prevent loss of power and overheating. The smaller the gauge number of the wire, the greater the capacity of the cable; that is, 16 gauge has more capacity th

WARNING: Do not cut limbs higher than your shoulders. Continued 9 For more information, visit ® ® ELECTRIC CHAIN SAW OPERATING CHAIN SAW Continued FELLING A TREE (Cutting Down a Tree) WARNING: • Avoid kickback. Kickback can result in severe injury or death. See Kickback,page 3, to avoid risk of kickback. • Do not fell a tree without ample skill or expert help. • Keep children, animals, and bystanders away from area when felling a tree. • If two or more persons perform bucking and felling operati

Front Hand Guard Shield between front handle and guide bar. Protects left hand while using saw. Front Handle Located at front of saw body. Guide Bar Metal bar that extends from saw body. The guide bar supports and guides chain. Guide Bar Nose Tip or end of guide bar. Kickback Quick backward and upward motion of guide bar. Kickback may occur when tip of guide bar touches an object while chain is moving. The guide bar will kick up and back towards operator. Limbing Process of cutting limb(s) from

When adjusting, take the following steps: Be sure to adjust the carburetor with the bar chain attached. NOTE NOTE WARNING WARNING NOTE F8-6 8. Operation English NOTE NOTE WARNING WARNING NOTE F8-6 8. Operation English Francais Espanol 8. Fonctionnement 8. Uso 8. Poussez le bouton du starter dans la position MARCHE. REMARQUE En cas de redemarrage immediatement apres l’arret du moteur. Bouton de starter en marche position (starter ouvert et levier de commande des gaz en position de demarrage). AVE

• Follow the instructions in "For Safe Operation" to avoid kickback of the saw. Before starting work, check the direction of bending force inside the log to be cut. Always finish cutting from the opposite side of bending direction to prevent the guide bar from being caught in the cut. WARNING WARNING Francais Espanol Francais Espanol 9. Travail a la tronconneuse 9. Utilizacion de la motosierra ¦ Abattage d’un arbre (F17) 1. Determiner le sens dans lequel I’arbre doit choir, compte tenu du vent,