Attaching/Detaching The Battery Pack; Starting/Stopping The Chain Saw - Ego Power+ CS1610E Operator's Manual

4. Carefully pour the bar and chain oil into the tank. Fill
to the MAX Line.
5. Wipe off any excessive oil and replace the cap.
NOTICE: Check the oil level frequently and fill when the
oil level falls below the minimum line. Never operate
the chain saw if the oil is not visible.

ATTACHING/DETACHING THE BATTERY PACK

Fully charge before first use.
Use only with battery packs and chargers listed in "ADDI-
TIONAL WARNINGS".
To Attach (Fig. I)
Align the battery ribs with the mounting slots and slide
the battery pack into the tool until it audibly snaps into
position.
To Detach (Fig. J)
Depress the battery-release button and pull the battery
pack out.

STARTING/STOPPING THE CHAIN SAW

NOTICE:
Before starting the chain saw, check for the
oil level, teeth sharpness and proper working of the
kickback brake handle. Besides, balanced footing and
proper distance away from the ground are needed.
To Start
1. Pull the chain kickback brake handle towards the
front handle to the operating position (Fig. K).
2. Grasp the front and rear handles firmly, using both
hands.
3. Press and hold the lock-off button with the thumb
of your right hand, then squeeze the variable-speed
trigger switch with the fingers of your right hand to
start the saw (Fig. L).
4. Release the lock-off button and continue to squeeze
the trigger for continued operation.
WARNING: Do not attempt to start the saw when
the saw chain is in a cut.
To Stop
1. Release the variable-speed trigger switch to stop the
chain saw.
2. Push the chain kickback brake handle forward to the
brake position to engage the chain brake (Fig. K).
the chain saw during work breaks and after finishing
work.
Proper Grip On Handles (Fig. M)
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handed) grip, or any stance which would place your
body or arm across the chain line (Fig. N).
Proper Cutting Stance (Fig. O)
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INSTRUCTIONS CONCERNING THE PROPER
TECHNIQUES FOR BASIC FELLING, LIMBING, AND
CROSS-CUTTING
hold the chain saw firmly with both hands while the
motor is running.
to pinching during cutting, release the trigger switch;
remove the saw chain and guide bar from the wood,
then restart the chain saw.
when it is bound by the sawdust. Serious injury could
result if the chain saw starts accidentally. Press the
saw chain against the wood, 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.
contact with the wood. Always allow the chain saw to
reach full speed before applying the saw to the wood.
56 VOLT LITHIUM-ION CORDLESS CHAIN SAW — CS1610E
WARNING:Always remove the battery pack from
Wear non-slip gloves for maximum grip and
protection.
With the saw on a firm, flat surface, hold the saw
firmly with both hands.
Always grasp the front handle with the left hand and
the rear handle with the right hand.
The fingers should encircle the handle, with the thumb
wrapped under the front handle.
WARNING: Never use a left-handed (cross-
Both feet should be on solid ground, with weight
evenly spread between them.
The left arm should be straight, with the elbow locked.
This helps to withstand the forces generated by
kickback.
Your body should always be to the left of the chain
line.
WARNING: Always be sure of your footing and
WARNING: When the saw chain is stopped due
WARNING: Do not pull the saw chain with hand
WARNING: Never start the chain saw when it is in
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