Starting And Stopping The Chain Saw; Preparing For Cutting Proper Grip On Handles - Homelite UT43123 Operator's Manual

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.
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 Power Tool Safety Warnings for appro-
priate 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.
OPERATION
PROPER GRIP
WARNING:
Never use a left-handed (cross-handed) grip or
any stance that would place your body or arm
across the chain line.
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SWITCH
LOCK-OUT
SWITCH
TRIGGER
Fig. 9
PROPER HAND
GRIP POSITION
IMPROPER GRIP
Fig. 10