the product. Second, the force of the kickback must
be large to engage the chain brake. If the chain
brake is too sensitive, it can engage during rough
operation.
•
Will the chain brake always protect me from injury
during a kickback?
No. The chain brake must operate correctly to give
protection. The chain brake must also be engaged
during a kickback to stop the saw chain. If you are
near the guide bar, it is possible that the chain brake
does not have time to stop the saw chain before it
hits you.
WARNING: Only you and the correct
working technique can prevent kickbacks.
To start the product
1. Do a check of the power trigger and power trigger
To do a check of the power trigger
lockout. Refer to
lockout on page 19 .
2. Push the front hand guard forward to engage the
chain brake.
3. Put the battery in the battery holder.
CAUTION: Make sure that the battery is
installed correctly into the battery holder.
If the battery does not move easily into
the battery holder, the position is not
correct.
14
4. Push on the lower part of the battery until you hear a
click.
5. Push and hold the start/stop button until a green
LED light comes on.
WARNING: If you start the product in a tree,
engage the chain brake before you lower the
product onto its strop.
To use the SavE function
The SavE function decreases the chain speed and
increases the capacity of the battery.
Note: The SavE function does not decrease the power
of the product.
1. Push the SavE button. The green LED comes on.
2. Push the SavE button again to disconnect the
function. The green LED goes off.
To stop the product
1. Push and hold the start/stop button until the green
LED light comes off.
959 - 007 -