Skil PWRCORE 20 PR0600B-00 Owner's Manual page 17

Check the oil level frequently and fill the tank when the oil level falls below about 1/5 the
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capacity of the oil tank. Never operate the pruning saw if the oil is not visible.
Do not use dirty, used, or otherwise contaminated oil. Damage may occur to the bar or
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chain.
It is normal for oil to seep from the saw when it is not in use. To prevent seepage, empty the
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oil tank after each use and then run the saw for one minute. When storing the pruning saw
for a long period of time, be sure that the chain is lightly lubricated. This will prevent rust on
the chain and bar sprocket.
To preserve natural resources, please recycle or dispose of oil properly. Consult your local
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waste authority for information regarding available recycling and disposal options.
Kickback and Pull-in Safety
Devices on This Pruning Saw
a. The pruning saw is equipped with a
kickback guard to lower risk of injury from
kickback (Fig. 11a) by preventing access to
the saw chain.
WARNING
from the guard during operation.
WARNING
guard in the open position. Do not attempt to
cut with the top edge of the bar (Fig. 11b).
b. The bucking spikes below the kickback
guard are designed to provide greater control of the saw while cutting. They help to hold
the saw steady against the branch or limb during cutting (Fig. 11c).
CAUTION
c. The saw is also equipped with an electric brake, when the trigger switch is released, the
electric brake engages automatically to quickly stop the chain rotation.
Fig. 11b
To avoid injury, keep all
parts of your body away
For your safety, never
clamp or tie the kickback
Always press the bucking spikes against the material being cut to maintain
better control of the saw.
Fig. 11a
Fig. 11c
Kickback Guard
Saw Chain
Bucking
Spikes
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