IMPORTANT
SAFETY INFORMATION
• Do not let guide bar nose touch anything
when chain is moving (see Figure 1)
• Never try.cutting th_ough two togs at same
time Only cut one log at a time
• Do not bury guide bar nose or try phmge cut
{boring into wood using guide bar nose)
• Watch for shifting of wood or other forces
that may pinch chain.
• U_ extreme caution when recn!ering a previous
cut.
- Use low-kickback
chai,l and guide bar sup-
plied with this chain saw Only replace these
pans with chains and guide bars listed in this
manual
• Never use dull or loose chain Keep chain
sharp with proper tension
Saw
Maintenance
and
Kickback
Safety
Follow maimenance
instructions in this manual.
Proper cleaning of saw and chain and guide bar
maintenance can reduce chances of kickback. Inspect
and maintain saw after each use This will increase
the sen'ice life of your saw Note: Even with proper
sharpening, risk of kickback can increase with each
sharpening
MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE
OF CHAIN SAVV
1
Unplug chain saw from power source
• when not in use
• before moving from one place to another
• before servicing
• before changing accessoriesorattachments,
such as saw chain and guard
2
Inspect ch_dn saw before and after each use
Check
saw closely
if guard or other part
has been damaged
Check for any d:mmge
that may affizct operator safely or operation
of saw Check for alignment
or binding of
moving pans Check for broken or damaged
paris Do not use chain saw if damage affects
safety or operation
Have damage repaired by
authorized
ser,cice center
3
Maintain chain say, with care
,Nevet
expose saw to rain
• Keep chain sharp, clean, and tubfic.'_ted for
better and safer performance
• Follow steps outlined
in this manual
to
sIx.u'pen chain
• Keep handles dry. clean. :rod fi'ee of oil and
grease.
• Keep all screws and nuts tight
• Inspect power cord often. If damaged, have
repaired by authorized service center
4
5
• Never carry chain saw by power cord
• Never yank power cord to unplug it
• Keep power cord from heat, oil. and shm-p
edges
• Inspect extension cords often and replace if
damaged
When servicing,
use only identical repIace-
ment parts
When not in use. always store chain saw
• in a high or locked place, out of children's
reach
, in a dry place
UNPACKING
t
Remove all items from canon
2
Check all items for _my shipping
damage
If you lind _my damage or if any parts are
missing, call Tectmic_d Sen, ices at 1-800-626-
2237 for prompt service
Save these instructions.
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