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OPERATION NOTE: It is normal for oil to seep from the saw when not in use. To prevent seepage, empty the oil tank after each use then run for one minute. When storing the unit for a long period of time (three months or longer) be sure the chain is lightly lubricated; this will prevent rust on the chain and bar sprocket. CONNECTING TO POWER SUPPLY See Figure 8 This chain saw is designed with a cord retainer that prevents the extension cord from being pulled loose while using. n Form a loop with the end of the extension cord. n Insert loop portion of extension cord through the opening in the side of the rear handle and place over cord hitch. n Slowly pull loop against cord retainer until the slack is removed. n Plug chain saw into extension cord. NOTE: Failure to remove all excess cord slack from extension cord retainer could result in plug loosening from receptacle. STARTING AND STOPPING THE CHAIN SAW See Figure 9. WARNING: Keep body to the left of the chain line. Never straddle the saw or chain, or lean over past the chain line. Starting the chain saw: n Make sure chain tension is at desired setting. Refer to Adjusting the Chain Tension in the Maintenance section of this manual. n Make sure the chain cover lock knob is tight to the chain cover. n Make sure no objects or obstructions are in immediate vicinity which could come in contact with the bar and chain. n Press and hold the switch lock-out. This makes the switch trigger operational. n Press and hold the switch trigger, release the switch lock-out and continue to squeeze the switch trigger for continued operation. RETENUE DE CORDON EXTENSION CORD­ Fig. 8 SWITCH LOCK-OUT ­ SWITCH TRIGGER ­ Fig. 9 Stopping the chain saw: NOTE: It is normal for the chain to coast to a stop once the trigger switch is released. n Release the switch trigger to stop the chain saw. n Upon release of the switch trigger, the switch lock-out will be automatically reset to the lock ­position. PREPARING FOR CUTTING PROPER GRIP ON HANDLES See Figure 10. See General Safety Rules for appropriate safety equipment. n Wear non-slip gloves for maximum grip and protection. n Hold the saw firmly with both hands. Always keep your left hand on the front handle and your right hand on the rear handle so that your body is to the left of the chain line. Page 14 - English

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Page 14
— English
OPERATION
Stopping the chain saw:
NOTE:
It is normal for the chain to coast to a stop
once the trigger switch is released.
Release the switch trigger to stop the chain
saw.
Upon release of the switch trigger, the switch
lock-out will be automatically reset to the lock
position.
PREPARING FOR CUTTING
PROPER GRIP ON HANDLES
See Figure 10.
See
General Safety Rules
for appropriate safety
equipment.
Wear non-slip gloves for maximum grip and
protection.
Hold the saw firmly with both hands. Always
keep your left hand on the front handle and your
right hand on the rear handle so that your body
is to the left of the chain line.
Fig. 9
SWITCH
LOCK-OUT
SWITCH
TRIGGER
Fig. 8
EXTENSION
CORD
RETENUE
DE CORDON
NOTE:
It is normal for oil to seep from the saw
when not in use. To prevent seepage, empty the
oil tank after each use then run for one minute.
When storing the unit for a long period of time
(three months or longer) be sure the chain is lightly
lubricated; this will prevent rust on the chain and
bar sprocket.
CONNECTING TO POWER SUPPLY
See Figure 8
This chain saw is designed with a cord retainer
that prevents the extension cord from being pulled
loose while using.
Form a loop with the end of the extension cord.
Insert loop portion of extension cord through
the opening in the side of the rear handle and
place over cord hitch.
Slowly pull loop against cord retainer until the
slack is removed.
Plug chain saw into extension cord.
NOTE:
Failure to remove all excess cord slack
from extension cord retainer could result in plug
loosening from receptacle.
STARTING AND STOPPING THE CHAIN
SAW
See Figure 9.
WARNING:
Keep body to the left of the chain line. Never
straddle the saw or chain, or lean over past the
chain line.
Starting the chain saw:
Make sure chain tension is at desired setting.
Refer to
Adjusting the Chain Tension
in the
Maintenance
section of this manual.
Make sure the chain cover lock knob is tight to
the chain cover.
Make sure no objects or obstructions are in
immediate vicinity which could come in contact
with the bar and chain.
Press and hold the switch lock-out. This makes
the switch trigger operational.
Press and hold the switch trigger, release the
switch lock-out and continue to squeeze the
switch trigger for continued operation.