a. Remove the battery pack.
b. Make sure that the chain is properly mounted
and correctly tensioned.
c. Lift the tip of the guide bar up to check for any
sagging in the chain. The chain is correctly ten-
sioned when there is no sag on the underside of
the guide bar and the chain is snug, but it can
be turned by hand without binding. If the tension
requires adjustment, refer to the section: “RE-
PLACING THE BAR AND CHAIN” (Page#12) in
the Main-tenance section of this manual for
adjustment instructions.
d. Check the tension of the side-cover knob before
use. If it is loose, securely tighten the side-cover
knob by turning it clockwise.
f. Check the cutting teeth sharpness of the saw
e. Check the bar and chain oil level and fill the tank
as needed.
chain.
g. Make sure the chain is well lubricated.
h. Stand upright and hold the chain saw in a re-
laxed position.
i. Make sure the saw chain is not touching the
ground or any other objects.
j. Hold the chain saw with both hands: with the
right hand on the rear handle and the left hand
on the front handle.
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.
a. Align the ribs of the battery pack with the mount-
ing slots in the chainsaw battery port.
b. Press the battery pack towards the chainsaw
head until it snaps into position.
a. Install the battery pack.
b. Make sure no objects or obstructions are in the
immediate vicinity which could come in contact
with the bar and chain.
c. Press the release button and remove battery from
the chainsaw.
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