Cutting Instructions - Scotts LCS31224S Operator's Manual

TO TURN THE TOOL ON
Push the trigger release button in with your thumb and then
squeeze the trigger with your fingers. (Once the tool is
running, you can release the trigger release button). To
turn the tool OFF, release the trigger.
WARNING: To guard against injury, observe the following:
Read instruction manual before using,
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Keep hands away from chain.
Keep hands on handles. Don't overreach.
A good, firm grip on the saw with both hands will help you
maintain control. Don't let go. Grip the rear handle with your
right hand whether you are right or left handed. Wrap the
fingers of your left hand over and around the front handlebar,
and your left thumb under the front handlebar.
WARNING: Do not operate chain saw in a tree, on a ladder,
or on a scaffold; this is extremely dangerous.
CAUTION: Chain coasts after turned off.
Do not use under wet conditions.
Use extreme caution when cutting small size brush, saplings
or limbs under tension, because slender and tense material
may catch the saw and be whipped toward you, pull you off
balance or spring back.
Do not cut vines and/or small underbrush.
WARNING: Do not allow familiarity with this type of tool to
make you careless. Remember that a careless fraction of a
second is sufficient to inflict serious injury.
Before you start the unit, make sure the chain saw is not
contacting any object.
WARNING: Kickback may occur when the moving chain
contacts an object at the upper portion of the tip of the guide
bar or when the wood closes in and pinches the chain saw in
the cut. Contact at the upper portion of the tip of the guide
bar can cause the chain to dig into the object and stop the
chain for an instant. The result is a lightening fast, reverse
reaction which kicks the guide bar up and back toward the
operator. If the chain saw is pinched along the top of the
guide bar, the guide bar can be driven rapidly back toward
the operator. Either of these reactions can cause loss of
saw control which can result in serious injury. Do not rely
exclusively upon the safety devices built into the saw. As a
chain saw user, you should take several steps to keep your
cutting jobs free from accident or injury.
OPERATING
Make sure you follow the instructions in maintenance for
putting oil in the chain saw.
CAUTION: Chain oil reservoir must be filled before operation.
Failure to lubricate the chain will cause damage to the bar
and chain. Use only a goof quality bar and chain oil or, if not
available, unused SAE 30 weight motor oil may be substitut-
ed. One minute of use will consume approx 0.1 fl. Oz. (3ml) of
oil.
NOTE: It is normal for oil to seep from the saw when not in
use. To prevent seepage, empty the oil tank after each use.
When storing the unit for a long period of time (3 months or
longer) be sure the chain is lightly lubricated; this will prevent
rust on the chain and bar sprocket.
WARNING: Do Not use the chain saw with any type of
accessory or attachment. Such usage might be hazardous.

CUTTING INSTRUCTIONS

The following precautions should be followed to
minimize kickback:
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Push and Pull – This reaction force is always opposite to the
direction the chain is moving where wood contact is made.
Thus, the operator must be ready to control the PULL when
cutting on the bottom edge of the bar, and PUSH when
cutting along the top edge.
Wear non-slip gloves for maximum grip and protection.
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Always grip the saw firmly with both hands. Hold the saw
firmly with both hands when the unit is running. Place
your right hand on the rear handle and your left hand on
the front handle with your thumbs and fingers encircling
the chain saw handles. A firm grip together with a stiff left
arm will help you maintain control of the saw if kickback
occurs.
Make sure that the area in which you are cutting is free
from obstructions. Do not let the nose of the guide bar
contact a log, branch, fence or any other obstruction that
could be hit while you are operating the saw.
Always cut with the unit running at full speed. Fully
squeeze the throttle trigger and maintain a steady cutting
speed.