Kobalt KMCS 1024B-03 - Pre-Operation Checks; Cutting Preparation; Proper Grip

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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
5. Before Using the Pruning Saw:
a. Remove the battery pack.
b. Conrm that the kickback guard (E) is undamaged and functioning properly.
c. Make sure that the chain is properly mounted and correctly tensioned: Lift the tip of the
guide bar (F) up to check for any sagging in the saw chain (D). The saw chain is correctly
tensioned when there is no sag on the underside of the guide bar and the saw chain is
snug, but it can be turned by hand without binding. If the tension requires adjustment, refer
to the chapter “Replacing the Bar and Chain” in the “Care and Maintenance” section of
this manual for instructions.
d. Check the tightness of the side-cover knob (G) before use. If it is loose, securely tighten
the side-cover knob by turning it clockwise.
e. Check the oil level and ll the tank as needed.
f. Check the sharpness of the cutting teeth of the saw chain.
g. Make sure the saw chain is well lubricated.
h. Stand upright and hold the pruning saw in a relaxed position.
i. Make sure the saw chain is not touching the ground or any other objects.
j. Hold the saw with one hand.
k. Make sure that you have a secure and balanced footing. Watch out for obstacles such as
tree stumps, roots, and ditches, which could cause you to trip or stumble.
l. Always make a trial cut in scrap material before making an accurate cut.
6. Preparation for Cutting
Refer to “Safety Information” earlier in this manual
for appropriate safety equipment.
Work Area Precautions
• Cut only wood or materials made from wood. Do
not cut sheet metal, plastics, masonry, or non-
wood building materials.
• Never allow children to operate the pruning saw.
• Allow no person, who has not read this
Operator’s Manual or received adequate
instructions for the safe and proper use of this
saw, to use this saw.
• During bucking operations, keep a minimum
distance of 15 feet (4.5 m) between workers.
Trees should not be felled in a manner that would endanger any person, strike any utility
line, or cause any property damage. If a tree does make contact with any utility line, stay
clear of the tree and the line and notify the utility company immediately.
• Always operate the saw with both feet on solid ground to prevent being pulled off balance.
• Do not cut above chest height, as a saw held higher is difcult to control against kickback
forces.
• Do not fell trees near electrical wires or buildings.
• Cut only when visibility and light are adequate for you to see clearly.
Proper Grip on Handle
• Wear non-slip gloves for maximum grip and protection. With the saw on a rm, flat surface,
hold the saw rmly with one hand. The ngers should encircle the handle (A) (Fig. 6).
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