CONTENTS
SAFETY
WARNINGS
Make certain you read
and understand all
Safety Warnings on
pages 2 through 5.
Improper use of this
chain saw can cause
severe injury or death
from fire, electrical
shock, body contact
with moving chain, or
falling wood.
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SECTION
PAGE
Safety Warnings ............................................................................
2
Before Operating Chain Saw ..................................................
2
Kickback .................................................................................
3
Pushback and Pull-in .....; .........................................................
4
5
5
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:...........................
6
7
Unpacking ......................................................
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8
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8
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Filling Oil Tank .............................................................................
l 1
12
Extension Cords ............................................................
:......... 12
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Oiling Chain ...........................................................................
12
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13
Trimming a Tree .....................................................................
14
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15
Limbing a Tree ........................................................................
17
Bucking a Log .........................................................................
18
20
20
Care of Guide Bar ...................................................................
20
Sharp Model) .......... 21
Storage ..........................................................................
25
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26
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27.
27
RepairService ....................................................................
27
ReplacementParts and Accessories ..............................................
28
PartCentrals .....................................................................
29
Authorized Service Cente_ ........................
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29
WarrantyInformation ..............................................................
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BEFORE
OPERATING
CHAIN
SAW
I.
Read and understand
this owner's manual before operating chain saw.
2.
Use chain saw for cutting wood only. Do not use for cutting any non-wood
items.
3.
Only well-instructed
adults should operate chain saw. Never allow children to
operate chain saw.
4.
Use only electrical
voltage noted on model plate of chain saw.
5.
Use only extension
cords marked for outdoor use. See page 12 for extension
cord requirements.
6.
Do not operate chain saw.
• while under the influence
of alcohol, medication,
or drags
• in rain or in damp or wet areas
• where highly flammable
liquids or gases are present
• if saw is damaged,
adjusted wrong, or not fully assembled
• if trigger does not turn saw on and off. Chain must stop moving when you
release trigger. Have faulty switch replaced by authorized service center. See
page 29 for your nearest authorized
service center.
• while tired or in a hurry
• while in treeior on a ladder unless trained to do so
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