Before Operating Saw ........................................................................................................................4
While Operating Saw ..........................................................................................................................4
Kickback .............................................................................................................................................5
UNPACKING ........................................................................................................................6
PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION ..............................................................................................7
ASSEMBLY ..........................................................................................................................9
OPERATING CHAIN SAW .................................................................................................11
Filling Oil Tank ..................................................................................................................................11
Oiling Chain ......................................................................................................................................11
Extension Cords ...............................................................................................................................11
Cutting with the Chain Saw ..............................................................................................................12
Limbing a Tree ..................................................................................................................................14
Bucking a Log ...................................................................................................................................14
Trimming a Tree (Pruning) ................................................................................................................15
Cleaning Saw Body ..........................................................................................................................16
Care of Guide Bar ............................................................................................................................16
Sharpening Saw Chain .....................................................................................................................16
Replacing Saw Chain .......................................................................................................................17
STORAGE ..........................................................................................................................18
REPAIR SERVICE .............................................................................................................18
TROUBLESHOOTING .......................................................................................................19
WARRANTY INFORMATION .............................................................................................20
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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product information available at the time of printing. We reserve the right to make changes
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