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USING YOUR SAW
A. CONTROL DEVICES
Understanding the control devices on your saw is
an Important part of learning how to properly and
safely operate the unit. Figure 16.
OIL
FRONT HANDLE ACTIVATOR LOCKJOUT
OIL REAR
LEVEL HANDLE
INDICATOR
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The Trigger Switch startsor stopsthe motorand is
located in the rear handle. The Trigger Switch is
designed tobe used with the LockoutButton.
The Lockout Button isa controlfeaturedesignedto
prevent the motor from being accidently started.
Whentherear handle isgripped ina normalcutting
position,theLockoutButtoncan bepushedinbythe
thumb permitting the index finger to squeeze the
Trigger.Itis not necessary to maintainpressureon
the Lockout button once the Trigger has been
engaged.
The Front and Rear handles arethesupportswhich
allowyoutogripthesaw inthe normalcutting position.
Yourgriponthehandles,ismostimportantbecausepro-
pergripgivesyoumaximum abilitytocontrolthesawfor
safeoperation.See Figure3 for propergrip.
B. PRE-OPERATION CHECKS
Before operating your unit always:
1. ,-Check over safety rules and precautions in
this manual. Make certain you completely
understand and follow each one.
2. ,--'Checkpersonal protective gear. Alwaysuseeye,
hearing,andheadprotectiondevices;safetyfootwe_
protectivegloves,andsnugtiffingclothing.
3. ,.- Checkthe workama. Keep children,bystanders,
and animalsasafedistanceawayfrom theworkarea
when startingor operatingthe saw -- a minimumof
30 feet.
4. ,,,,Check weather conditions. Do not use your
•saw inbad weather,suchas strongwind, electrical
storms,rain,snow,etc.,orat night.
5, .,,-Check the unit for loose bolts, nuts or fit-
tings. Tighten, repair, or replace parts as
necessary.
6. _ Check tool cord and extension cord. In-
spectall wire insulationwith care. Do notoperate
with cracked or deteriorated insulation.Take the
saw toyour Sears Service Center forallelectrical
repairs
7. ,.,Check the saw chain. The chain Should be
sharp and at the correct tension.
8. ,.-Check the oil tank. The tank should be.filled
each time the saw is used.
9. ,.-Check the handles. Handles should be dry
and free of oil.
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C. STARTING AND STOPPING THE SAW
1.Connect the saw to a proper electric power
source.
2. Start the saw by pushing the Lockout Button
with your right thumb and squeezing the Trig-
ger Switch with your right index finger.
NOTE It is not necessary to continue pressing
the Lockout Button once the Trigger Switch
can be operated,
3. Stop the saw by releasing the Trigger Switch.
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4. Unplug the connection to the power source.
ICAUTION---_.Danmge to the trigger switch can
occur tfthe switch is turned on and off while the
saw Is cuffing. Operate the trigger with firm and
decisive action. The saw must be running at ful!
speed before _rtlng the cut and turned off only
after leavingthe matedsi to avoid damage.
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