○ Be careful to avoid dust or other foreign matter
from entering the oil tank.
If dust and other foreign matter enter the oil
tank, the unit may fail.
○ Chain oil left in the tank may leak due to the
structure of this unit. Although this does not
indicate a malfunction, it may soil the storage
location, so be careful.
When storing, empty the oil from the oil tank,
and place an item under the main body which
can absorb any leaks.
5. Installing the storage battery (Fig. 1)
As shown in Fig. 1, push fi rmly until it clicks into
place.
CAUTION
Securely attach the storage battery.
If the storage battery is not securely
attached, it may come off and injury may
occur.
6. Checking if the LED light works (Fig. 15)
○ When you press the light switch, the LED light
turns on and when released, the light goes out.
○ The LED light illuminates the cutting edge
section.
○ It lights up the inside of the oil sight glass to
facilitate checks of the remaining oil level.
NOTE
If the light is dirty, carefully wipe with a soft
cloth etc., to avoid damaging it.
If the light is damaged, this will reduce the
brightness.
7. Checking brake is engaged
○ When the switch is engaged while pressing the
lock-off button, the unit switches on, and when
the switch is released, the unit switches off .
○ In addition, 1 to 3 seconds after releasing the
switch, the unit applies a brake to stop the
rotation of the saw chain.
○ Before using, check to ensure brake is
engaged.
CAUTION
Be careful of the repulsive force when the
brake is engaged.
If you drop the unit, injury may occur.
8. Checking chain oil discharge (Figs. 16, 17)
○ When
switching
automatically lubricates the saw chain and
guide bar.
the
unit
on,
chain
○ If oil does not seem to emerge 2 to 3 minutes
after the unit starts, check if any sawdust has
accumulated around the oil spout.
(Refer to 'Cleaning the chain oil spout.')
(Refer to 'Checking the chain oil.')
Switch operation
When the switch is engaged while pressing the
lock-off button, the saw chain rotates. (Fig. 18)
Unless the lock-off button is pressed, the
switch cannot be engaged.
After the switch is engaged, the saw chain
continues rotating as long as it is pressed
down. In addition, the LED light remains lit up.
When the switch is released, a brake is applied
to stop the saw chain rotation.
WARNING
Do not secure the lock-off button while it is
pressed.
If the switch is accidentally engaged, the
unit may unexpectedly start and injury may
occur.
Lock-off button
Using the hook
Pull out the hook from the unit, to which a rope
etc. can be tied to suspend the unit. (Fig. 19)
WARNING
When using the hook, ensure the unit is
securely suspended to avoid the risk of
oil
falling.
If the unit falls, an accident may occur.
Hook
English
Fig. 17
Switch
Fig. 18
Fig. 19
19