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 allow chain to cool before tensioning. New saw chains will stretch. Check chain tension frequently when first used and tighten when chain becomes loose around guide bar. Pull

Improper use of saw can cause severe injury. Keepthis manual for future reference. ENGLISH ESPANOL STOPPARA DO NOT RETURN PRODUCT TO STORE. CALL 1-800-626-2237 FOR TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE For more information, visit This manual is your guide to safe and proper operation of the saw. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS. Keep your purchase receipt for warranty coverage. NO DEVUELVA EL PRODUCTO A LA TIENDA Para mas informacion, PARA AYUDA TECNICA LLAME AL 1-800-626-2237 Este manual es su guia para utilizar esta si

Make sure your footing is firm. Keep feet apart.Divideyourweightevenlyonbothfeet. Follow directions below to fell a tree. Before Felling a Tree 1. Before felling, inspect tree. Make sure there are no dead limbs or branches that may fall on you. Study natural lean of tree, location of larger branches, and wind direction. This will help you judge which way tree will fall. 2. Clear work area around tree. 3. Plan and clear a retreat path before felling. Make retreat path opposite to planned directio

Keep this manual for future reference. ® ENGLISHtELEScopING ELEctrIc cHaINSaw/poLESaw MoDELS rpS2N1: 104317, pS1510a ® ENGLISHtELEScopING ELEctrIc cHaINSaw/poLESaw MoDELS rpS2N1: 104317, pS1510a StopparaarrEt Do Not rEtUrN proDUct to StorE. caLL 1-800-626-2237 For tEcHNIcaL aSSIStaNcE For more information, visit This manual is your guide to safe and proper operation of the saw. SavE tHESE INStrUctIoNS. Keep your purchase receipt for warranty coverage. No DEvUELva EL proDUcto a La tIENDapara mas

Improper use of this chain saw can cause severe injuryordeathfromfire,electricalshock, body contact with moving chain, or falling wood. BEForE opEratING Saw 1. Read and understand this owner’s manual before operating saw. 2. Watch what you are doing. Use common sense. Do not operate saw when you are tired. 3. Use saw for cutting wood only. • Do not use chain saw for purpose not intended. • Do not use for cutting non-wood items. 4. Only well-instructed adults should operate saw. Never allow child

LIMBING A TREE WARNING: Avoid kickback. Kickback can result in severe injury or death. See Kickback to avoid risk of kickback. WARNING: Be alert for falling overhead limbs. Watch your footing while exiting area. Figure 15 - Limbing A Tree WARNING: Avoid kickback. Kickback can result in severe injury or death. See Kickback to avoid risk of kickback. WARNING: • If on slope, make sure log will not roll down hill. Secure log by using wooden stakes. Drive wooden stakes into ground on downhill side of

Remove oil cap. 2. Fill oil tank with SAE #30 motor oil. Note: For temperatures below 30°F, use SAE #10 oil. For temperatures above 75°F, use SAE #40 oil. DO NOT use standard bar and chain oil. 3. Replace oil cap at once. Tighten oil cap firmly for good seal. This will avoid oil seepage from cap. 4. Wipe off excess oil. Note: It is normal for oil to seep when saw is not in use. It is necessary to empty oil tank after each use to prevent seepage. OILING CHAIN Manual Oil System Always check oil le

Remove guide bar from chain saw. 2. Remove sawdust from guide bar groove periodically. Use putty knife or wire (see Figure 21). 3. Clean oil slots after each day of use. 4. Remove burrs from sides of guide bar. Use flat file to make side edges square. Replace guide bar when • bar is bent or cracked • inside groove of bar is badly worn Note: When replacing guide bar, see Replacement Parts and Accessories for proper bar. SHARPENING SAW CHAIN WARNING: Unplug chain saw from power source before servi

Never use hand guard as handle. 9. Keep finger off trigger until ready to make cut. 4 IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION 10. Before starting chain saw, make sure chain is not touching anything. 11. To guard against electrical shock, avoid body contact with grounded objects such as pipes, fences, and metal posts. 12. Keep all parts of body away from chain when saw is running. 13. Do not force chain saw while cutting. Apply light pressure. It will do the job better and safer at the rate for which it was

Make sure saw is running at full speed before starting a cut. Switch Lockout Button Trigger Connect extension cord to power cord and power supply. Use built-in cord hitch or knot method (inset) to secure together. See Extension Cords for correct size. Power Cord Cord Hitch Extension Cord Slot Pour motor oil (see Filling Oil Tank, page 10, for correct oil type) in oil tank (do not use standard bar and chain oil). DO NOT leave oil in tank when not in use. Oil Bottle Oil Squeeze Bulb For complete i