Cutting With The Chain Saw - Remington POLE SAW 8FT Manual

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CHAIN SAW
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CUTTING WITH THE CHAIN SAW
1. Connect saw to extension cord. Connect extension cord to power supply.
2. Make sure section of log to be cut is not laying on _ound. This will keep chain
from touching ground as it cuts through log. Touching ground with moving
chain will dull chain.
3. Use both hands to _cip saw. Always use left hand to grip front handle and fight
hand to grip rear handle. Use firm grip. Thumbs and fingers must wrap around
saw handles (see Figure 10)..
Make sure your footing is firm. Keep feet apart. Divide your weight evenly on
both feet.
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When ready to make a cut, press in switch lockout with right thumb and squeeze
trigger (see Figure 10). This will mm saw on. Releasing trigger will turn saw off.
Make sure saw is running at full speed before starting a cut.
Switch
Lockout
Trigger
•Figure 10- Switch Lockout and Trigger Location
6. When starting a cut, place moving chain against wood. Hold saw firmly in place
to avoid possible bouncing or skating (sideways movement) of saw.
7. Guide saw using light pressure. Do not force saw. The motor will overload and
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! can burn out.
i8. Remove saw from a cut with saw running at full speed. Stop saw by releaging
trigger. Make sure chain has stopped before setting saw down.
9. Practice until you can maintain a steady, even cutting rate.
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