STARTING AND STOPPING
22 – English
latch in order to avoid unnecessery wear on the clutch
assembly.
Note! Pull the front hand guard towards the front handle. The
chain br
ak
e is now disengaged. Your saw is ready for use.
• Never start a chain saw unless the bar, chain and all
cov
ers are fitted correctly. See instructions under the
heading Assembly. Without a bar and chain attached to
the chain saw the clutch can come loose and cause
serious injury.
• The chain brake should be activated when starting. Se
instr
uctions under the heading Star
t and stop. Do not
drop start. This method is very dangerous because you
may lose control of the saw.
• Never start the machine indoors. Exhaust fumes can be
dangerous if inhaled.
• Observe your surroundings and make sure that there is
no r
isk of people or animals coming into contact with the
cutting equipment.
•
Always hold the saw with both hands. The right hand
should be on the rear handle
, and the left hand on the
front handle. All people, whether right or left handed,
should use this grip. Use a firm grip with thumbs and
fingers encircling the chain saw handles.
Stopping
The engine is stopped by pushing the stop switch to the stop
position.
!
WARNING! Long term inhalation of the
engine’s exhaust fumes, chain oil mist and
dust from sawdust can represent a health
risk.