Chainsaw Operation - Craftsman CMECSP610 Instruction Manual

Fig. H
Transporting Chainsaw (Fig. A, I)
• Always turn unit off and disconnect it from power
source and cover the guide bar
scabbard 9 when transporting the saw.
Fig. I

CHAINSAW OPERATION


WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal
injury, turn unit off and disconnect it from
power source before making any adjustments or
removing/installing attachments or accessories.
An accidental start-up can cause injury.
Proper Hand Position (Fig. J)

WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal
injury, ALWAYS use proper hand position as shown.

WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal
injury, ALWAYS hold securely in anticipation of a
sudden reaction.
Proper hand position requires the left hand on the front
handle 11 , with the right hand on the rear handle
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Fig. J
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Operating the Chainsaw (Fig. A)

WARNING: Read and understand all instructions.
Failure to follow all instructions listed below may result
in electric shock, fire and/or serious personal injury.
• Guard Against Kickback which can result in severe
injury or death. See general Power Tool safety
Warnings, Causes and Operator Prevention
of Kickback and Kickback safety Features ,
to avoid the risk of kickback.
• Do not overreach. Do not cut above chest height.
Make sure your footing is firm. Keep feet apart.
Divide your weight evenly on both feet.
• Use a firm grip with your left hand on the front
handle 11 and your right hand on the rear
handle 10 so that your body is to the left of the
guide bar.
• Do not hold chainsaw by front hand guard
Keep elbow of left arm locked so that left arm is
straight to withstand a kickback.

WARNING: Never use a cross-handed grip (left
hand on the rear handle and right hand on the
front handle).

WARNING: Never allow any part of your body to
be in line with the guide bar
chain saw.
• Never operate while in a tree, in any awkward
position or on a ladder or other unstable surface.
You may lose control of saw causing severe injury.
• Keep the chainsaw running at full speed the entire
time you are cutting.
• Allow the saw chain to cut for you. Exert only light
pressure. Do not put pressure on chainsaw at end
of cut.
ON/OFF Switch (Fig. K)
Always be sure of your footing and grip the chainsaw firmly
with both hands with the thumb and fingers encircling
both handles.
English
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