Starting And Stopping - Remington RM4040 Operating Manual

INSTALLING AND REMOVING THE BATTERY
WARNING:
Avoid accidentally starting the unit. To
prevent serious injury, DO NOT press the trigger lockout
and DO NOT squeeze the trigger when installing or
removing the battery. Refer to Starting and Stopping.
Remove the battery from the unit when it is not in use.
Installing the Battery
1. Grasp the front handle firmly (Fig. 14).
2. Slide the battery into the battery port (Fig. 14). Push the battery
firmly until the battery locks into place (Fig. 14). There should be
an audible "click."
3. Gently pull the battery to make sure it is securely locked in place.
Removing the Battery
1. Grasp the front handle firmly (Fig. 14).
2. Press the battery release button to unlock the battery (Fig. 14).
3. Pull the battery out of the battery port (Fig. 14).
NOTE: It may require a strong pull to remove the battery.
WARNING:
Never operate the unit without the guide bar
and saw chain properly installed. Make sure the guide bar
cover is securely assembled. Make sure the saw chain is
properly tensioned. Refer to Adjusting the Chain Tension
instructions in the Maintenance section.
BEFORE STARTING THE UNIT
1. Fill the chain oil reservoir with bar and chain oil. Refer to Adding
Bar and Chain Oil in the Maintenance section.
2. Install the battery. Refer to Installing the Battery.
STARTING INSTRUCTIONS
NOTE: To help prevent the motor from starting accidentally, this unit
has a trigger lockout. The trigger lockout and trigger must both
be engaged to start the unit.
1. Press and hold the trigger lockout (Fig. 15).
2. Continue to hold the trigger lockout. Squeeze and hold the
trigger to start the unit (Fig. 15).
3. Release the trigger lockout, but continue to squeeze the trigger
to the degree needed for the operation.
STOPPING INSTRUCTIONS
1. Release the trigger (Fig. 15).
2. Wait for all moving parts to come to a complete stop.
NOTE: Upon release of the trigger, the trigger lockout will reset to
the locked position.

STARTING AND STOPPING

15
Front Handle
Fig. 14
WARNING:
The saw chain will spin after the unit starts.
Keep hands and feet clear of the saw chain and do not
allow the saw chain to contact any object(s).
Fig. 15
Battery
Release Button
Battery
Battery Port
Trigger Lockout
Trigger