EXTENSION
CORDS
Use proper extension cords with this sa',_ Use only
extension cords marked for outdoor use The cord
must be marked with suflir,. W or W-A tbllowing
the cord type designation
Example:
SHW-A
or SJIW.
Use proper sized cord with this saw Cord must be
heavy enough to cord current needed An undersized
cord will cause voltage drop at saw Saw wil! lose
power lind ovefl_ea! Follow cord size requiremenLs
listed below
Cord Length
25 feet
50 feet
t0(1 feet
150 feet
AWG Cord Size
16 AWG
16 AWG
16 AWG
14 AWG
Models: M15012US, MISOI4AS
Cord Leng!h
AWG Cord Size
25, fe,¢t.........
16 AWG
50 feel
t6 AWG .............
100 feet
t4 AWG ....
150 feet
12 AWG
Models: M30016US, M30016AS, M30016AH
M35016AW
Keep cord away from cutting area Make sure cord
does not catch on branches or logs during cutting
inspect cords often Replace damaged cords
This chitin saw is designed with an extension cord
ttilch that prcvenls the extension cord from being
pulled loose during use To use, form a loop with
the end of the extension cord, insert loop into slot in
rear of handle trod place loop over cord hitch (see
Figure 1L Gently pull loop against cord hitch
until slack is removed
Plug extension cord into
chain saw cord
Cord Ht
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ExlensionCord ._-I_/_//
Figure
11 - Looping
Extension
Cord over
Cord Hitch
CUTTING
WITH
THE
CHAIN
SAW
I
Connect saw toextension cord Con_ectextcn-
sign cord to power supply,
2
Make sure section of log to be cut is not laying
on ground, This v, ill keep chain from touch-
ing ground as it cuts through log Touching
ground with moving chain will dul! chain
3
Use both hands to grip saw Always use left
hand to grip front handle and right hand to
grip rear handle
Use lima grip Thumbs and
fingers must wrap around saw handles (see
Figure 12}
4
Make sure your fboting is firm. Keep feet
apart
Divide your weight evenly on both
feet
5
When ready to make a cut, push the lockout
button completely
forward
with the right
thumb and squeeze the trigger (see Figure 12)
This will turn saw on Releasing trigger wilt
turn saw off. Make sure saw is running at full
speed before starting a cut
6
When starting a cut, place moving chain against
wt_d, Hold saw firmly in place to avoid possible
bouncing or skating (sideways movement) of
saW
7
Guide saw using light pressure
Do not force
saw The motor will overload and can bum
out It will do tl_e job better and safer at the
rate for which it was intended
8
Remove
saw from a cut with saw nmning
at full speed, Stop saw by releasing trigger
Make sure chain has stopped before setting
saw down
9,
Practice until you can maintain a steady, even
cutting rate
Trigger
/
Figure
12
- Lockout
Button
and
Trigger
Location
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