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12
Operation
Starting and Stopping
mCAUTION! Starting, stopping, and restarting an electric
motor repeatedly within a few seconds can generate a great
deal of heat and damage the motor. To protect the life of your
cordless pruning saw, always wait at least ve seconds after
stopping before restarting the saw.
mWARNING! Be sure that the chain is not in contact with
any object when you start the motor.
mWARNING! Keep hands away from chain. Keep hand
on handle. Do not overreach.
A good, rm grip on the tool will help you maintain control.
Maintain a rm grip by place your hand on the handle with
thumb and ngers encircling the grip. A rm grip combined
with proper positioning of the saw will help you maintain
control of the saw. Do not let go of the saw while it is in
operation.
mWARNING! Do not operate the cordless pruning saw in
a tree, on a ladder, or on a scaold. Using the tool under such
circumstances is extremely dangerous.
mCAUTION! The chain will continue to run for several
seconds after turning o the tool.
Do not use the pruning saw under wet conditions. Use extreme
caution when cutting small brush, saplings, or limbs under
tension because slender and tense material may catch the saw
and be whipped toward you, pull you o balance, or spring
back.
Do not use the saw to cut vines and/or small underbrush.
mWARNING! Do not let familiarity with this type of tool
prevent you from taking all necessary precautions. Remember
that a careless fraction of a second is sucient to inict
serious injury.
mWARNING! Do not cut branches near electrical wires.
mWARNING! Failure to lubricate the chain will cause
damage to the bar and chain. Use only a good quality bar
and chain oil designed specically for use with chain saws.
1. Prior to each cutting session, run through the daily
checklist (see pg. 18).
2. Insert the battery in the battery compartment. Push to
make sure it is locked in place (Fig. 8).
3. To turn the tool on, hold the pruning saw rmly on the
handle grip. Press the safety lock button, and squeeze the
ON/O switch. When the pruning saw is running, you can
release the safety lock button (Fig. 9).
4. To turn the tool o, simply release the On/O switch.
NOTE: Do not squeeze the On/O switch until you are
ready to make a cut.
Operating Tips
m
WARNING! For your safety and that of others:
1. Do not use the machine without reading the instructions
carefully. Become acquainted with the controls and
the proper use of the machine. Learn how to stop the
machine quickly.
R
Fig. 7
Battery pack
Fig. 8
R
Safety lock button
Fig. 9
On/O switch
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