Stopping the chainsaw
“O” OFF
“I” ON
1. Set the switch to
ON “I”.
2. Make sure the brake is ON
when starting for safety, by
pushing the front guard forward
3. Pull out the choke (fully withdrawn).
4. Depress the priming bulb up to
10 times until the bulb is full.
5. Hold the chainsaw securely on the ground. Pull the recoil starter
until engine “kicks” (attempts to start). Depress throttle trigger to
release choke to RUN position. Pull the recoil starter several times
until started.
6. Allow the engine to warm up for 10 seconds.
1. When ready to
start cutting,
release the brake,
by pulling the
front guard back
rmly towards
the rear of the
chainsaw.
3. The chainsaw has bucking spikes to assist with cutting and reduce
the chance of kickback, use them as follows. Keep the bucking
spikes touching the wood you are cutting. Due to the rotation of
the chain, it will pull the saw into the wood. When the bucking
spikes are touching the timber, it will help prevent any sudden
jerking or kick-back.
4. Engage chain brake.
5. Set the On/Off switch
to OFF “O”.