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▪ Fully charge the battery before using it the first time. See instructions under the heading
“Charging the battery”.
▪ Check that the cutting equipment is correctly fitted and adjusted. See instructions under
the heading “Assembly”.
▪ Do not use the chain saw until sufficient chain oil has reached the chain. See instructions
under the heading “Lubricating” cutting equipment.
▪ Long-term exposure to noise can result in permanent hearing impairment. So always use
approved hearing protection.
12 STARTING AND STOPPING THE CHAIN SAW (FIG. A)
WARNING Keep body to the left of the chain line. Never straddle the saw or
chain, or lean over past the chain line.
12.1 Starting the chain saw
▪ Make sure chain tension is at desired setting. Refer to Adjusting the Chain Tension in the
Maintenance of this manual.
▪ Make sure the sprocket cover lock bolt (4) 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. Fit the battery pack (9) into the chain saw.
▪ Depress the lock-off button (6) and pull the trigger switch (5).
▪ Press and hold the trigger switch (5), release the lock-off button (6) and continue to
squeeze the trigger switch for continued operation.
12.2 Stopping the chain saw
NOTE: It is normal for the chain to coast to a stop once the trigger switch is
released.
▪ Release the trigger switch (5) to stop the chain saw.
▪ Upon release of the trigger switch (5), the lock-off button (6) will be automatically reset to
the lock position.
13 CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE
13.1 Guide bar maintenance
Most guide bar problems can be prevented merely by keeping the chain saw well maintained.
Insufficient guide bar lubrication and operating the saw with chain that is too tight will contribute
to rapid bar wear. To help minimize bar wear, the following guide bar maintenance procedures
are recommended :
▪ Thoroughly clean the guide bar and the guide groove with a brush and solvent.
▪ Replace the guide bar if the guide groove is damaged or worn and the saw chain has too
much lateral space.
▪ Tighten all accessible screws, if necessary.
Warning: always wear protective gloves during maintenance operations. Do
not carry out maintenance when the engine is hot.
13.2 Chain sharpening
For the inexperienced chain saw user, we recommend that the saw chain be professionally
sharpened by the nearest professional service center. If you feel comfortable sharpening your
own saw chain, special tools are available from the professional service center.
