4. Use a handsaw or a second chainsaw to release the
product if necessary. Cut the branch at a minimum of
30 cm/12 in from the trapped product. Make the cut
outside from where the product is trapped.
Introduction
WARNING: Before you do maintenance, you
must read and understand the safety
chapter.
Maintenance and checks of the safety
devices on the product
To do a check of the front hand guard
Regularly do a check of the front hand guard.
1. Make sure that the front hand guard is not damaged
and that there are no defects, such as cracks.
2. Make sure that the front hand guard moves freely
and that it is attached safely to the product.
To do a check of the brake trigger
1. Start the product and make sure that the saw chain
does not touch the ground or an object. See
the product on page 15 for instructions.
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2. Hold the product tight. Put your hands around the
handles.
3. Apply full power and tilt your left wrist forward to
engage the chain brake.
4. Make sure that the saw chain stops directly.
To do a check of the power trigger lockout
1. Make sure that the power trigger and power trigger
lockout move freely and that the return spring works
correctly.
To start
WARNING: Do not let go of the front handle!
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