EGO CS1400E Operating Manual page 30

STARTING/STOPPING THE CHAIN SAW
Before Starting the Chain Saw:
1. Check the oil level and fill the tank as needed.
2. Check the cutting teeth sharpness of the saw chain.
3. Make sure the chain is properly mounted and correctly tensioned.
4. Make sure the chain is well lubricated.
5. Make sure the chain kickback brake handle moves easily to the brake position,
then pull the chain kickback brake handle back towards the front handle to the
operating position.
6. Stand upright and hold the chain saw in a relaxed position.
7. Make sure the saw chain is not touching the ground or any other objects.
8. Hold the chain saw with both hands: with the right hand on the rear handle and
the left hand on the front handle.
9. Make sure that you have a secure and balanced footing. Watch out for obstacles
such as tree stumps, roots and ditches, which could cause you to trip or stumble.
To Start the Chain Saw (Fig. 17)
1. Make sure no objects or
obstructions are in the immediate
vicinity which could come in contact
with the bar and chain.
2. Pull the chain kickback brake
handle towards the front handle to
the operating position (Fig. 6).
3. Grasp the front and rear handles
firmly, using both hands.
4. Press and hold the lock-off button with the thumb of your right hand, then squeeze
the trigger switch with the fingers of your right hand to start the saw. Release the
lock-off button and continue to squeeze the trigger for continued operation.
WARNING:
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56V LITHIUM-ION CORDLESS CHAIN SAW
Do not attempt to start the saw when the saw chain is in a cut.
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Lock-off Button
Trigger Switch