Operation; Before Using The Chain Saw; Starting The Chain Saw - Toro PowerPlex 51138 Manual

Operation

Before Using the Chain Saw

Before using the chain saw, do the following:
•
Check the chain tension; refer to
Chain Tension (page
•
Clean and check the chain components for
excessive wear or damage and replace them as
needed; refer to Servicing the Guide Bar, Chain,
and Drive Sprocket (page 19)
Chain (page 20).
•
Check the oil level; refer to
and Adding Bar and Chain Oil (page
•
Check the chain brake; refer to
Chain Brake (page

Starting the Chain Saw

1. Make sure that the vents on the chain saw
(Figure 5 and Figure
debris.
1. Vent
1. Vent (inside the battery
cavity)
Adjusting the
18).
and Sharpening the
Checking the Oil Level
17).
Checking the
17).
6) are free from dust and
Figure 5
Figure 6
2. Vent
2. Set the chain saw down on a level surface.
3. Align the tongue of the battery pack with the
battery cavity in the chain saw
4. Push the battery pack into the battery cavity until
the battery pack locks into place.
5. Remove the protective cover from the chain.
6. Ensure that the chain brake is in the O
position (Figure
1. Chain brake (O
position)
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7. With 1 hand on the front handle and the other
on the rear handle, press the trigger lock, then
squeeze the trigger
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1. Front handle
2. Chain brake
9
(Figure
Figure 7
8).
Figure 8
2. Chain brake (
PERATING
position)
(Figure 9).
Figure 9
3. Trigger lock
4. Trigger
7).
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PERATING
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STOP
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