Skil CS4555-00 Owner's Manual page 20

Proper Cutting Stance (Fig . 14)
Both feet should be on solid ground, with
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weight evenly spread between them.
The left arm should be straight, with the
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elbow locked. This helps to withstand the
forces generated by kickback.
Your body should always be to the left of the
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chain line.
Cutting
Basic Cutting
WARNING
Practice cutting a few small logs using the following technique to get the "feel" of using your
saw before you begin a major sawing operation.
1. Always hold the product firmly with both hands: front handle with the left hand and rear
handle with the right hand. Fully grip both handles at all times during operation. Never
operate the product using only one hand.
2. Take the proper stance in front of the wood with the saw off.
3. Press the lock-off button and squeeze the trigger switch to start the chain saw. Let the
chain reach the full speed before beginning the cut.
4. Begin cutting by lightly pressing the guide bar and chain against the wood. Use only light
pressure, letting the saw do the work.
5. Maintain a steady speed throughout the cut, releasing pressure just before the end of the
cut.
6. Be careful when reaching the end of the cut. The weight of the product may change
unexpectedly as it cuts free from the wood. This can cause accidents to the legs and feet.
Always remove the product from a wood cut while the product is running. Release the
trigger switch as soon as the cut is completed, allowing the chain to stop.
WARNING
the wood, then restart the chain saw .
WARNING
accidentally . Press the saw chain against the wood, without starting the saw, move the
chain saw back and forth to discharge the debris . Always remove the battery pack
before cleaning . Wear heavy protective gloves when handling the saw chain .
WARNING
wood .
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Always be sure of your footing and hold the chain saw firmly with
both hands while the motor is running .
When the saw chain is stopped due to pinching during cutting,
release the trigger switch; remove the saw chain and guide bar from
Do not pull the saw chain with your hand when it is bound by the
sawdust . Serious injury could result if the chain saw starts
Never start the chain saw when it is in contact with the wood . Always
allow the chain saw reach full speed before applying the saw to the
Fig. 14
Chain Line
Straight Arm
Position